Biology Semester 1 Vocabulary/Prefix/Suffix

Match the following

• same

• bio-

• life

• Hetero-

• enzyme

• -ase

• different

• Homo-

• two

• bi-

Click on the portion of this image that represents the ribosome; an organelle in cells that is also the site (place of) protein synthesis.

Click on the portion of this image that represents the amino acid chain (aka: polypeptide chain) that will fold an become a functional protein.

Click on the portion of this image that represents mRNA; the genetic code for a protein that was build in the nucleus next to a portion of DNA.

Click on the portion of this image that represents tRNA; the small subunit of RNA that picks up and delivers amino acids to the ribosome so a protein can form.

Organize these options into the right category of biomolecules.

Groups:

(a) carbohydrate

,

(b) lipid

,

(c) protein

,

(d) nucleic acid

• examples include DNA and RNA

• major componet of the cell membrane

• enzymes and many hormones are these

• componet of cell walls

• long term energy storage

• the code for making proteins

• use for insulation

• glucose

• a source of quick energy

• does most of the work for the cell

• genetic information

• builds muscles and structure

The process of making proteins is called ​ (a)   . This process uses ​ (b)   made in the nucleus and then carried to the ​ (c)   working together with ​ (d)   which carries amino acids to the ribosome to make a functional ​ (e)   .

• protein synthesis.
• mRNA
• ribosome
• tRNA
• protein
• photosynthesis
• glucose
• lipid
• lysosome

The process of moving water from an area of high concentration to low concentration without energy is called ______________?

• phagocytosis

• active transport

• diffusion

• osmosis

The process of moving molecules in and out of the cell from areas of high concentration to low concentration without energy is called ______________?

• phagocytosis

• active transport

• passive transport

• osmosis

The process of moving molecules in and out of the cell from areas of low concentration to high concentration that requires energy is called ______________?

• phagocytosis

• active transport

• passive transport

• osmosis