Unit 1 Review

Front

What happens to the amount of available oxygen in the blood during exercise?

Back

It decreases.

Front

Which snack bar is best for someone recovering from an accident and needing help with growth and repair of tissues?

Back

Snack Bar B.

Front

What is the basic unit of life in all living organisms?

Back

Cell.

Front

What is the protein content in milk?

Back

8g.

Front

What is the composition of nucleic acids?

Back

C, H, O, N, P.

Front

What is the function of red blood cells?

Back

To transport oxygen throughout the body.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

To speed up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.