Unit 1 AP bio

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Photosynthesis
________ is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
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Lipids
________ are fats that are used for energy storage and insulation.
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ATP
________ is used by cells for a variety of processes, including muscle contraction and protein synthesis.
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Metabolism
________ is the sum of all the chemical reactions that take place in the body.
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Metabolic pathways
________ are a series of chemical reactions that occur in a specific order to produce a specific product.
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Cell communication
________ is the process by which ________ with each other.
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Nucleic acids
________ are the genetic material of cells.
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Carbohydrates
________ are sugars that provide energy for the body.
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Proteins
________ are essential for the structure and function of cells.
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lipid bilayer
They are composed of a(n) ________, which is made up of two layers of phospholipids.
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Chemical bonds
________ are the forces that hold atoms together in a molecule.
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Enzymes
________ are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions in the body.
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Water
________ is essential for life because it is a universal solvent and a key component of many biological processes.
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Macromolecules
________ are large, complex molecules that are essential for life.
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Atoms
________ are the basic building blocks of matter, and molecules are formed when two or more atoms are chemically bonded together.
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Enzyme activity
________ is regulated by a variety of mechanisms, including feedback inhibition and allosteric regulation.
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chemistry of life
The ________ is the study of the chemical processes that take place in living organisms.
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main types of macromolecules
There are four ________: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
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Cell membranes
________ are the outermost layer of cells and are essential for maintaining the integrity of the cell.
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Enzymes
________ have a specific structure that allows them to bind to specific molecules, called substrates.
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Unit 1
The Chemistry of Life
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There are four main types of macromolecules
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids