Chemistry of Life

The basic, smallest particle of matter

• molecule

• atom

• cell

• lipid

A lipid that contains phosphorous.

• protein

• carbohydrate

• atom

• phospholipid

A group of atoms that are held together by chemical bonds.

• cell membrane

• atom

• molecule

• protein

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A molecule that carries information in cells.

• protein

• lipid

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

A fat molecule or a molecule that has similar properties.

• protein

• lipid

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

Molecules that include sugars, starches, and fiber.

• protein

• lipid

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

A molecule made up of smaller molecules called amino acids.

• protein

• lipid

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

True or False: Cells can shrivel and die if they do not get enough water.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

True or False: Cells cannot be damaged from too much water.

• True

• False

Store energy that organisms use when they need it and make up the cell membrane.

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7