Unit 2 bio vocabulary

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Across
  1. 4. organism that lacks a nucleus
  2. 6. of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring
  3. 8. reproduction-reproduction in which a single parent produces offspring, identical to the parent and each other
  4. 11. made up of amino acids
  5. 16. (pl. genera)-- group of closely related species; the first part of the scientific name in binomial nomenclature
  6. 18. in classification, a group of closely related orders
  7. 20. compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; type of nutrient that is the major source of energy for the body
  8. 21. a larger, more inclusive taxonomic category than a kingdom
  9. 22. macromolecule made mostly from carbon and hydrogen atoms; includes fats, oils, and waxes
  10. 25. name– refers to the colloquial name of a taxon or species. It is the name known to the general public or is based on any language
  11. 27. trait that an organism has that allows for it to survive and reproduce at a greater rate
  12. 28. energy- energy that is needed to get a reaction started
  13. 29. (pl. phyla)-- in classification, a group of closely related classes
  14. 31. acid- macromolecules containing hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus
  15. 33. acid- compound with an amino group on one end and a carboxyl group on the other end
  16. 35. large organic molecule made up of many atoms (like proteins)
  17. 36. molecules composed of many monomers; makes up macromolecules
  18. 38. reaction- process that changes, or transforms, one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals
  19. 39. nomenclature– classification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name
  20. 40. simple sugar molecule
Down
  1. 1. formed as a result of a chemical reaction
  2. 2. a complex carbohydrate made up of many monosaccharides
  3. 3. material that organisms inherit from their parents
  4. 5. of maintaining stable internal environment within a cell/organism
  5. 7. substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction
  6. 9. reaction- a reaction that absorbs energy (absorbs heat)
  7. 10. complex cell that has a nucleus
  8. 12. in classification, a group of closely related families
  9. 13. reactant of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction
  10. 14. reaction- a reaction that releases energy (gives off heat)
  11. 15. largest and most inclusive group in classification
  12. 17. name– A name used by scientists, especially the taxonomic name of an organism that consists of the genus and specie
  13. 19. to which an organism responds
  14. 23. the chemical reactions within an organism that build or break down substances
  15. 24. biological catalysts
  16. 26. subunit of which nucleic acids are composed; made up of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
  17. 30. small chemical unit that makes up a polymer
  18. 32. reproduction-reproduction in which two parents produce unique offspring, different from the parents and each other
  19. 34. classification, a group of similar genera
  20. 37. elements or compounds that enter into a chemical reaction