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Describe the function of carbohydrates
provide quick energy
Amino acids are the monomers of
proteins
Lipids are made of what two componenets?
fatty acids and glycerol
Which 3 elements are found in all four groups of macromolecules?
carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O)
List one organelle involved in protein synthesis and transport
nucleus, ribosomes, ER, Golgi
Which organelle makes proteins?
ribosomes
The movement of molecules across the cell membrane that requires energy is called
active transport
The cell membrane is made mainly of
phospholipids
Proteins that speed up chemical reactions by reducing the activation energy are called
enzymes
Give one factor that can denature an enzyme
high temps, pH changes
What is one thing a cell does during interphase?
grow, copies DNA, prepares to divide
List one reason why a cell would divide
growth, asexual reproduction, it gets too big, replace damaged cells
Which organelle receives, sorts, and transports proteins
golgi
The diffusion of water is called
osmosis
Phospholipids are made of what to components?
phosphate + fatty acids
What structure surrounds the cell and regulates what can enter and leave
cell membrane/plasma membrane
