Biology Vocabulary Basics

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Cell theory

all living organisms are composed of cells. the cell is the basic unit of life

Gene theory

traits are inherited through gene transmission. genes are located on chromosomes

Evolution

any genetic change in a population that is inherited over several generations

Homeostasis

ability to maintain a constant internal environment in response to environmental changes

Thermodynamics

energy is constant and energy transformation is not completely efficient

DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid, sits in the nucleus of our cells, contains genetic information

Proteins

important molecules in cells that are constructed from a set of 20 amino acids

Amino acids

a carbon bonded to: a hydrogen atom, a carboxyl group, an amino group, a variable group

Carbohydrates

sugar and its derivatives

Monosaccharides

simple sugars

Disaccharides

double sugars

Polysaccharides

multiple sugars

Glucose

a simple sugar, formula C6H12O6

Lipids

fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins

Macromolecule

nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids