Biology Life Functions and Cells

A type of cellular respiration that uses oxygen to create energy (ATP).

A type of cellular respiration that doesn't use oxygen to create energy (ATP).

A simple sugar (monosaccharide) used as a primary energy source for many living things.

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and releases energy for cellular processes.

A macromolecule built from amino acids, performing diverse functions in the body.

The building blocks of proteins.

Macromolecules that store energy and provide structural support for cells.

A simple sugar, such as glucose.

Building larger molecules by removing water.

Breaking down larger molecules by adding water.

Molecule containing carbon and hydrogen.

The process plants use to create their own food using sunlight.

Essential processes that sustain living organisms.

Taking in materials for growth and repair.

Moving materials in and around the organism.

Breaking down nutrients to make energy.

Removing cellular waste.

Increasing in size or cell number.

Combining smaller molecules to make larger ones.

Controlling and coordinating body activities.

Producing offspring.

Chemical processes maintaining life.

Maintaining a stable internal environment.

Organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.

Semi-permeable layer around a cell.

Provides support to plant cells.

Gel-like substance holding organelles in place.

Controls the cell and contains genetic material.

Produces energy through cellular respiration.

Site of protein synthesis.

Stores materials, especially water.

Site of photosynthesis in plant cells.

Process of turning light into chemical energy (glucose).

Small openings on leaves for gas exchange.

Cells that control the opening and closing of stomates.

Process using oxygen to create energy (ATP).

Energy creation process without oxygen.

Simple sugar, primary energy source.

Energy storing molecule.

Complex molecule made of amino acids.

Building blocks of proteins.

Macromolecule that stores energy.

Single sugar unit.

Building larger molecules by removing water.

Breaking down large molecules by adding water.

Molecule containing carbon and hydrogen.

Shows energy flow through ecosystem.

Interconnected food chains.

Sequence of organisms eating each other.

Macromolecule made of 3 fatty acids and glycerol.

Essential processes for living organisms to survive.

Taking in materials for growth and repair.

Moving materials in and around the organism.

Breaking down nutrients to make energy.

Removing cellular/metabolic waste.

Increasing in size or cell number.

Combining smaller molecules to make larger ones.

Controlling and coordinating activities.

Producing offspring.

Chemical activities maintaining life.

Maintaining a stable internal environment.

Semi-permeable layer around a cell.

Provides support to plant cells.

Gel-like substance holding organelles.

Controls the cell and contains DNA.

Produces energy through respiration.

Site of protein synthesis.

Stores materials, especially water in plant cells.

Site of photosynthesis in plant cells.

Process of turning light into chemical energy (glucose).

Small openings for gas exchange in leaves.

Cells that control stomata opening and closing.

Organelles to Organism: the hierarchy of life from smallest to largest.