Unit 2 Review

Front

What is the reason rocks are not considered living things?

Back

Rocks are not made of cells.

Front

What biomolecule is missing in people with muscular dystrophy?

Back

Proteins

Front

What is the monomer for proteins?

Back

Amino Acids

Front

What does the 'R' in 'CER' stand for in scientific reasoning?

Back

Reasoning includes one or more scientific principles.

Front

What characteristic describes all living things?

Back

They are composed of one or more cells.

Front

What are the four main types of biomolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids.

Front

What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

Back

Proteins serve as building blocks for tissues and play roles in biochemical reactions.

Front

What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?

Back

Monosaccharides.

Front

What is the role of nucleic acids in living organisms?

Back

Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What are fatty acids?

Back

Fatty acids are the building blocks of lipids.