| A | B |
| lipid | large molecule that does not dissolve in water |
| light microscope | instrument that uses light and has one or more lenses that enlarge an image up to 1,500 times |
| protein | large molecule made of folded chains of amino acids |
| cell theory | states all organisms are made up of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and all cells come from other cells |
| nucleic acid | long chain of molecules called nucleotides |
| homeostasis | keeping internal conditions within certain limits |
| carbohydrate | molecule made of one or more sugar molecules |
| Characteristics of Life | Responses, organization, homeostasis, reproduction, energy, growth & development |
| Basic Types of Substances Found in Cells | Proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates |
| Water | 66% or 2/3 of human body |