Unit 1 AP bio

Photosynthesis

________ is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.

Lipids

________ are fats that are used for energy storage and insulation.

ATP

________ is used by cells for a variety of processes, including muscle contraction and protein synthesis.

Metabolism

________ is the sum of all the chemical reactions that take place in the body.

Metabolic pathways

________ are a series of chemical reactions that occur in a specific order to produce a specific product.

Cell communication

________ is the process by which ________ with each other.

Nucleic acids

________ are the genetic material of cells.

Carbohydrates

________ are sugars that provide energy for the body.

Proteins

________ are essential for the structure and function of cells.

lipid bilayer

They are composed of a(n) ________, which is made up of two layers of phospholipids.

Chemical bonds

________ are the forces that hold atoms together in a molecule.

Enzymes

________ are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions in the body.

Water

________ is essential for life because it is a universal solvent and a key component of many biological processes.

Macromolecules

________ are large, complex molecules that are essential for life.

Atoms

________ are the basic building blocks of matter, and molecules are formed when two or more atoms are chemically bonded together.

Enzyme activity

________ is regulated by a variety of mechanisms, including feedback inhibition and allosteric regulation.

chemistry of life

The ________ is the study of the chemical processes that take place in living organisms.

main types of macromolecules

There are four ________: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Cell membranes

________ are the outermost layer of cells and are essential for maintaining the integrity of the cell.

Enzymes

________ have a specific structure that allows them to bind to specific molecules, called substrates.

Unit 1

The Chemistry of Life

There are four main types of macromolecules

carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids