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- 4. the chemical reactions within an organism that build or break down substances
- 8. reactions and Enzymes (section 2.4)
- 9. sugar molecule
- 11. made mostly from carbon and hydrogen atoms; includes fats, oils, and waxes
- 13. of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction
- 15. organism that lacks a nucleus
- 16. in classification, a group of closely related families
- 19. biological catalysts
- 22. acid- macromolecules containing hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus
- 23. a larger, more inclusive taxonomic category than a kingdom
- 24. to which an organism responds
- 26. reproduction-reproduction in which two parents produce unique offspring, different from the parents and each other
- 29. material that organisms inherit from their parents
- 31. (pl. phyla)-- in classification, a group of closely related classes
- 32. largest and most inclusive group in classification
- 33. substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction
- 34. formed as a result of a chemical reaction
- 38. (pl. genera)-- group of closely related species; the first part of the scientific name in binomial nomenclature
- 39. trait that an organism has that allows for it to survive and reproduce at a greater rate
- 41. of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring
- 44. large organic molecule made up of many atoms (like proteins)
- 45. name– A name used by scientists, especially the taxonomic name of an organism that consists of the genus and specie
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- 1. reaction- a reaction that releases energy (gives off heat)
- 2. reaction in living organisms that builds molecules (requires energy)
- 3. a complex carbohydrate made up of many monosaccharides
- 5. reproduction-reproduction in which a single parent produces offspring, identical to the parent and each other
- 6. of maintaining stable internal environment within a cell/organism
- 7. or compounds that enter into a chemical reaction
- 10. made up of amino acids
- 12. chemical unit that makes up a polymer
- 14. molecules composed of many monomers; makes up macromolecules
- 17. complex cell that has a nucleus
- 18. nomenclature– classification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name
- 20. of which nucleic acids are composed; made up of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
- 21. compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; type of nutrient that is the major source of energy for the body
- 25. in classification, a group of closely related orders
- 27. Order in Biodiversity (Chapter 19.1)
- 28. energy- energy that is needed to get a reaction started
- 30. 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
- 35. reaction- process that changes, or transforms, one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals
- 36. reaction- a reaction that absorbs energy (absorbs heat)
- 37. reaction in living organisms that breaks down complex molecules (releases energy)
- 40. acid- compound with an amino group on one end and a carboxyl group on the other end
- 42. classification, a group of similar genera
- 43. of Life (Chapter 1.3)