Cell Compounds and Transport

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Most carbon-based compounds are classified as

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organic

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A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances is a(n)

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element

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One molecule of water (H2O) has _ atoms of hydrogen.

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2

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Which organic compounds are the instructions for the cell to carry out life functions?

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nucleic acids

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Fats and oils are examples of

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lipids

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What is the basic unit of life?

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cell

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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amino acids

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What is the process by which substances move across a cell membrane without energy?

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passive transport

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What is the main function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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to provide energy

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What type of molecule is DNA?

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nucleic acid