BIO semester 1 review

Front

Which macromolecule has monosaccharides (e.g., glucose) as its building block and serves as the primary source of short-term energy?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

Which macromolecule provides long-term energy storage, insulation, and forms cell membranes?

Back

Lipids

Front

Fill in the blank: The building blocks of proteins are ________.

Back

Amino acids

Front

Which macromolecule stores and transmits genetic information?

Back

Nucleic Acids

Front

Fill in the blank: The building blocks of nucleic acids are ________.

Back

Nucleotide

Front

Enzymes are a type of protein that speeds up chemical reactions.

Back

True

Front

What is the function of the Ribosome?

Back

Site of protein synthesis (makes proteins).

Front

What is the function of the Lysosome?

Back

Breaks down waste, old cell parts, and foreign materials.

Front

What is the function of the Vacuole?

Back

Stores water, food, and waste materials.

Front

Which type of transport involves the movement of molecules from high concentration to low concentration and does not require energy (ATP)?

Back

Passive Transport