University:
High School
Course:
High School Biology
Academic year:

2019
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2
Author:

Clint W.

Biology Name: _____________________ Period: __________ Unit 1 – Introduction to Biology STUDY GUIDE Review Questions 1. List and describe the 5 characteristics of life? 2. Give 3 examples of homeostasis in a human? 3. How does metabolism relate to growth and movement? 4. List and briefly describe the organization of life starting with the smallest unit of matter. 5. What is the difference between a monomer and a polymer? Draw a picture to explain. 6. Explain the process of Dehydration Synthesis and Hydrolysis. Use the terms water, monomer and polymer in both explanations. 7. Complete the summary chart below: Macromolecule Monomer(S) C Polymer(S) Function L P N Nucleic Acids DNA, RNA 8. What are 3 health risks associated with eating a diet high in sugars? What is the recommended amount of sugar a person should have in a day? 9. Explain how each of these carbohydrates differs in function, food source and structure? Glucose, Glycogen, Cellulose 10. What are the differences between saturated and unsaturated fat? (Structures, appearance, and food source). What are 3 reasons a person needs a “healthy” level of fat in their diet or on their body? 11. In the chart list 3 healthy food sources for each macromolecule: Carbohydrates Lipids * * * * * * Proteins * * * 12. Based on the Macromolecule Diet Lab, which two macromolecules are most important for energy in our cells? Which of these contains the greatest amount of energy? Explain how you know this. 13. How many amino acid monomers are there? What is the name of a protein polymer? List at least 3 functions of proteins in living things. 14. How are proteins and nucleic acids related? Explain how DNA codes for amino acids, using the term codon. 15. Explain the significance of the following in your diet: i. trans fat ii. essential amino acids iii. dietary fiber 16. What are the two other types of lipids that we need to know? Describe their functions. 17. List at least two differences between DNA and RNA. 18. Describe the dehydration synthesis of a polypeptide. Be sure to include the names of the bonds that are formed. 19. Draw a picture of a monomer of Nucleic Acids and label the three parts. 20. What are enzymes? What is their function? What are 4 factors that can affect enzyme action?