Biology Vocab

2. – A structure of DNA and protein that carries genetic information
5. – The division of a cell’s nucleus during cell reproduction
7. – A final judgment drawn from evidence or experimentation
10. – Proteins that speed up chemical reactions in cells
12. – A cell type without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles
13. – A small molecular unit that can join with others to form a polymer
14. – A macromolecule made of amino acids that performs many cellular functions
16. – Substances that accept hydrogen ions or release hydroxide ions
17. – An energy-providing organic compound made of sugars
18. – Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions

1. – Lacking the properties of life
3. – Having the characteristics of life, such as growth and reproduction
4. – A large molecule made of repeating monomer units
6. – Substances that release hydrogen ions in solution
8. – A factor that does not change during an experiment
9. – A testable explanation for an observed phenomenon
11. – The process by which plants use light energy to make glucose
15. – A cell type containing a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
16. – Solutions that resist changes in pH
19. – A hydrophobic molecule such as fats or oils used for energy storage and membranes