Biology Basics

Amino Acids

• The building blocks of proteins, essential for various biological functions, including tissue repair and nutrient absorption.

• A type of carbohydrate that provides energy to the body.

• Vitamins that help in the absorption of minerals and nutrients.

• Lipids that store energy and provide insulation.

Fatty Acids

• The building blocks of proteins, important for muscle growth.

• The building blocks of carbohydrates, important for energy production.

• The building blocks of fats, important for energy storage and forming cell membranes.

• The building blocks of vitamins, important for metabolic processes.

Mitochondria

• Organelles in cells that produce energy through cellular respiration, often referred to as the 'powerhouses' of the cell.

• Structures that store genetic information in cells.

• Components responsible for protein synthesis in cells.

• Cellular structures that help in detoxifying harmful substances.

Small Intestine

• A long, coiled tube in the digestive system where most digestion and nutrient absorption occur.

• A short, straight tube that connects the stomach to the large intestine.

• The organ responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.

• A muscular sac that stores bile produced by the liver.

Permeable

• Allowing substances, like liquids or gases, to pass through.

• Preventing substances from passing through.

• Only allowing solids to pass through.

• Allowing only certain substances to pass through while blocking others.

Transport

• The process of converting food into energy.

• The movement of substances from one place to another, often within an organism.

• The act of breathing in and out.

• The method of communication between cells.

Large Intestine

• The part of the digestive system that absorbs water and forms waste into stool.

• The organ responsible for breaking down food into nutrients.

• The section of the digestive system where most digestion occurs.

• The part of the body that produces bile for fat digestion.

Microscopic

• So small that it can only be seen with a microscope.

• Visible to the naked eye.

• Larger than a grain of sand.

• Capable of being seen with a magnifying glass.

Semi-permeable

• Allowing certain substances to pass through while blocking others.

• Completely blocking all substances from passing through.

• Allowing all substances to pass through freely.

• Only allowing gases to pass through while blocking liquids.

Carbohydrate

• A type of nutrient that provides energy to the body, including sugars, starches, and fibers.

• A type of fat that is essential for hormone production.

• A type of protein that helps build muscle mass.

• A type of vitamin that supports immune function.