Bio 42
Bio 42
Bio 42
Organic compounds contain the element ______________. For example _________, _________, __________ and nucleic acids. 2. Inorganic compounds usually do not contain carbon atoms. For example ___________ The Importance Of Organic Compounds Organic compounds Protein Made up of the ___, ___, ___ and ___ elements, most protein also contain S and P. 15% of protoplasm is made up of protein. Organic compounds Carbohydrates Importance Build new cells for ____________ and renew damaged tissues. Required in the synthesis of ___________, antibodies and hormones. Importance
Two types of nucleic acid: a) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) b) ribonucleic acid (RNA)
SOLVENT - Water is the universal _________ of many biological molecules because of the polarity its molecules
WORKSHEET 4.1 The importance of
from the parent to the offspring RNA A ______________ of polynucleotide Found in _______________, _____________ and _____________ Copies the information carried by DNA for use in protein synthesis MEDIUM FOR BIOCHEMICAL REACTION - Water acts as ____________for biochemical reaction.
water in the cell
Moisture - Water provides ___________ to the respiratory surface (alveolus) - This enables respiratory gases to dissolve in them before ____________ across the respiratory surface can occur.
Contain __, ___ and ___ . The ratio of atom H to O is ______ A primary source of ____________
Store in plant as _____________ Cellulose forms the _________ of plant cell. Store as ____________ in human and animals cell. Act as a solvent for fat-soluble vitamin such as A, ___, ___, ___ ___________ a major constituent of the plasma membrane _____ prevent water loss in plants and infection by pathogens.
__________ balance between blood and interstitial fluid - In plants, the cell sap in the vacuole contain water. The cell becomes turgid and this _________ provides support to plants.
Lipids
Contain ___, ____ and ___ Examples : fats, oil, waxes, phospholipids and steroids
LUBRICATION - _________ assists the movement of food substances in the intestinal tract. - Synovial fluid lubricates the joint to ease the movements at the joints.
TRANSPORT MEDIUM - transport sugar, ________________ and respiratory gases. - Remove waste products from body such urea through urine and sweat.
Nucleic acids
Store genetic material in the form of a code. Nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous base, pentose sugar and a phosphate group. DNA
Pentose group
Nitrogenous group
A _____________ polynucleotide (double helix) Found in _________, __________ and ____________ The genetic information is passed
MAINTAINING BODY TEMPERATURE - Keep relatively constant body __________ for optimal enzymatic activities.