BIOD 171 Final Exam Study Guide questions and answers rated A+

BIOD 171 Final Exam Study Guide questions and answers rated A+ What is microbiology the study of? - microbes and their biological processes What is the smallest biological unit of life? - cell What are the characteristics of life? - movement, responsiveness, growth, reproduction, metabolism, homeostasis, and organization What is a macromolecule? - a complex molecule that is composed from smaller subunits What are the four main types of macromolecules? - protein, lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates What is the most prominent macromolecule in the body? - protein What are the functions of proteins in a cell? - Movement, catalyzing, support, storage, transportation, communication in the cell, defense what is the most abundant cell type? - Prokaryotic