Biology: Chemistry of Life and Characteristics of Life
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The three isotopes of carbon 12C, 13C and 14C have different numbers of _____?

neutrons

Organic macromolecules can be found in living things, contain carbon and hydrogen and can be polymers made up of monomers?

True (A)

The shape of protein is affected by

  • pH
  • Exposure to chemicals
  • Temperature
  • All of the above (correct)

Amino acids are the monomers (basic subunit) for

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All of the chemical reactions that take place within your body are known as

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All of the following are characteristics of life EXCEPT

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The atomic number of an atom is the same as _____.

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Radioactive isotopes are used to determine the age of fossils, trace chemicals during biochemical reactions and detect thyroid abnormalities?

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Which sequence correctly lists levels of organization from simple to more complex?

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Which of the following carbohydrates is not found in plants?

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Cell theory states that:

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_____ is what the scientist measures to determine whether the independent variable influenced the phenomenon of interest.

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A sugar is an example of a _____ molecule while a molecule of DNA is a _____.

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Which property of water is specifically attributed to its polarity and hydrophilic nature?

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PH of 7 is _____.

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Isotopes

Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.

Organic Macromolecules

Large, complex molecules essential for life, containing carbon and hydrogen.

Factors Affecting Protein Shape

pH, exposure to chemicals, and temperature.

Amino Acids' Role

The basic building blocks of proteins.

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Metabolism

The sum of all chemical reactions within an organism.

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Not a universal characteristic of life

Movement

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Atomic Number

The number of protons in the atom's nucleus.

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Uses of Radioactive Isotopes

Determine age of fossils, trace chemicals, and detect thyroid abnormalities.

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Levels of Organization (Simple to Complex)

Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism.

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Glycogen

A carbohydrate not found in plants; it serves as energy storage in animals.

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Cell Theory

All living organisms consist of cells, and cells come from other cells.

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Dependent Variable

The variable a scientist measures to see if the independent variable had an effect.

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Sugar vs. DNA Molecule

Carbohydrate, Nucleic acid. Sugars are carbohydrates, DNA is nucleic acid

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Water as a Solvent

Water's ability to dissolve many substances.

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Neutral pH (pH 7)

Neither acidic nor basic.

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Neutrons Role

Neutral particles in the atom's nucleus.

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Organic Macromolecules Characteristics

Can be found in living things, contain carbon and hydrogen, and can be polymers made of monomers

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Environmental protein impact

Affects how proteins fold and function.

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how proteins get special

The order amino acids. Each has unique chemical properties.

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Metabolism's purpose

Enabling essential biological functions.

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Life's key characteristcs

To reproduce, adapt, made of cells.

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Use of radio active isotopes

Used for dating fossils

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organization of the body

Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

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Glycogen's role

Storage in animals

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Summary of cell theory

cells is a basic unit and cells from cells

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Dependent variable

what scientist measure to see if the independent variable is effective

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Sugar type

Carbhydrate

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Propoerty of water?

A solvent

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PH OF 7

Neither Acidic or Basic

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Gene's function

Determines traits

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Study Notes

  • Carbon isotopes 12C, 13C, and 14C differ in the number of neutrons.
  • Organic macromolecules can be found in living things, contain carbon and hydrogen, and can be polymers made of monomers.
  • pH, exposure to chemicals, and temperature affect the shape of a protein.
  • Amino acids are the monomers (basic subunits) for proteins.
  • All the chemical reactions that occur within the body are known as metabolism.
  • Movement is a characteristic of life
  • The atomic number of an atom is the same as the number of protons the atom has.
  • Radioactive isotopes can determine the age of fossils, trace chemicals during biochemical reactions and detect thyroid abnormalities.
  • The levels of organization from simple to more complex are: cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism.
  • Glycogen is a carbohydrate not found in plants.
  • Cell theory states that all living organisms consist of cells, and all cells come from other cells.
  • The dependent variable is what the scientist measures to determine whether the independent variable influenced the phenomenon of interest.
  • A sugar is a carbohydrate molecule while a molecule of DNA is a nucleic acid.
  • Water is a solvent which is attributed to its polarity and hydrophilic nature.
  • A pH of 7 is neutral.

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This lesson covers carbon isotopes, organic macromolecules, and the factors affecting protein shape. It also reviews the characteristics of life, levels of organization, and cell theory, providing a foundational understanding of key biological concepts.

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