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ATP
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Adenosine triphosphate; a molecule in all living cells that acts as fuel. Generated by breakdown of carbohydrates
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Types of Molecules found in a cell
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nucleic acids
proteins lipids carbohydrates |
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Cell
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The smallest unit of life
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functions that cells perform in our bodies
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carry DNA
Break down the food we eat Produce energy Reproduce themselves |
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How do carbohydrates function in a cell
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What type of molecule in a cell has its main use as energy..they are broken down by the cell into ATP which is the cell's main fuel source
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Other uses of carbohydrates in a cell
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1. cell communication
2. storing energy with starches and glycogen 3. provide support with rigid structure. |
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Purposes of Lipids in a cell
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Long term energy storage which is used when carbohydrates are not available
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when carbohydrates aren't present
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second purpose of lipids a cell
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Create the membrane around the cell...the barrier for the cell..because they do not mix with water (hydrophobic)
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third lipids purposes
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For making hormones in our body which are chemical signals.
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Proteins
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What cell molecules
1.Keep cell structure steady 2. are imporant for Cell communication & flow of materials through cell 3. are used as Enzymes for chemical reactions which have certain shapes for different functions 4. come in various shapes and sizes |
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Nucleic Acids
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Information molecules in the cell...carry the DNA and RNA.
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Microscope
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An instrument used to magnify things.
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What is part one of the cell theory
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All living things are made of cells. All cells have some structures in common, DNA
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basic unit of life
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What is part two of the cell theory
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Cells are basic units of structure and function in living things
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What is part three of the cell theory
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Cells only come from already present cells.
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reproduce
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Hormone
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A chemical signal in our body used to direct some of its activities
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