Cell Compounds and Transport

Front

What are starches and sugars examples of?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

How many atoms of hydrogen are in one molecule of water (H2O)?

Back

2

Front

What group of molecules do enzymes belong to that control the rate of chemical reactions in the cell?

Back

Proteins

Front

What is a group of proteins that speed up chemical reactions in living things called?

Back

Enzymes

Front

What is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances?

Back

Element

Front

What are the main types of macromolecules found in cells?

Back

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy and structural support

Front

What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes

Front

What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell