ACA Final Units 1-3 (Biochem/Cells)

Front

Which biomolecule is a main source of quick energy?

Back

Carbohydrate

Front

What is a solution or environment surrounding a cell that has less solutes and more pure water than the cell?

Back

Hypotonic Solution

Front

During osmosis, what direction does water move?

Back

Water moves from high to low concentration.

Front

What does selectively-permeable mean?

Back

Allow certain things to enter and leave the cell.

Front

What is the correct order of organization in living things from most basic (simple) to most complex?

Back

Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide quick energy.

Front

Define osmosis.

Back

The movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

Front

What is a hypertonic solution?

Back

A solution that has more solutes and less pure water than the cell.

Front

What is the role of proteins in cells?

Back

Proteins perform a variety of functions including catalyzing biochemical reactions, providing structure, and facilitating communication.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves the cell.