Bio Final - P & C's

The attraction of water molecules to one another...

cohesion

Molecules that are made up of repeated, linked monomers...

polymers

These are made of 3+ monosaccharides...

polysaccharaides

A molecule with an unequal distribution of charge; has a positive end and a negative end...

polar molecule

The symbol for a proton is...

p+

Rate of diffusion is affected by...

concentration, temperature, and pressure

Organic compounds contain...

carbon

Crossing over occurs during which phase of meiosis?

prophase 1

The process of cytoplasm dividing is called...

cytokinesis

A combination of DNA and protein that is coiled during cell division is called...

a chromosome

The process that uses the suns energy to make simple sugars...

photosynthesis

Referred to as the "dark reactions

calvin cycle

When the molecules of two substances are evenly spread out in a solution...

concentration

When some bacteria use chemicals for energy instead of light, they are considered...

chemoautotrophs

Which cellular processes require energy?

cell movement

What pigment is responsible for producing the yellow, orange, and brown leaves in the fall?

carotenoids

What prevents plant cells from bursting in a hypotonic solution?

cell wall