Complete the table below comparing and contrasting the types of macromolecules

Complete the table below comparing and contrasting the types of macromolecules (a.k.a biomolecules, organic compounds, polymers) carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins. In some of the boxes, there are questions. Be sure the information in your table answers the questions if a question does in fact appear. Macromolecule Elements Monomer Special Features Use (function) Examples, categories (subunit(s) types

The concept of homeostasis

The concept of homeostasis includes the idea that our bodies must maintain conditions that allow for chemical reactions to occur inside our cells. The concept of homeostasis refers to maintaining physiological functions in a relatively stable condition. The concept of homeostasis includes the idea of comparing a stimulus to a set-point. The concept of homeostasis refers only to the regulation of body temperature.

Describe the trend in the fitness effect of mutations in Avidians

Describe the trend in the fitness effect of mutations in AvidiansYour answer must refer to the frequency of deleterious (which includes lethal), neutral, and beneficial mutations (max 50 words )

Lysosomes and mitochondria have important functions in the cell

Lysosomes and mitochondria have important functions in the cell. Research and pick a lysosomal storage disease or a mitochondrial disorder, and summarize what happens.

What are the advantages of tactile localization? 

What are the advantages of tactile localization?  (Why is it useful to be able to localize something accurately on your skin?)  [approximately one paragraph

Compare and contrast the two basic body forms of fungi

Compare and contrast the two basic body forms of fungi. Describe how fungi gain nutrients by extracellular digestion and absorption. Explain the role of hyphae in the nutrition of multicellular fungi.

Evaluate a Phylogenetic map and draw conclusions about structures, metabolic processes

Evaluate a Phylogenetic map and draw conclusions about structures, metabolic processes, types of motility, and mechanisms of reproduction that have evolved only once or repeatedly in the history of eukaryotes

Explain how photosynthesis has evolved in eukaryotes

Explain how photosynthesis has evolved in eukaryotes, and what evidence is used to identify the origins of chloroplasts in the different groups of photosynthetic eukaryotes.

Mechanisms of reproduction that are characteristic of eukaryotes

Describe the range of structures, metabolic processes, types of motility, and mechanisms of reproduction that are characteristic of eukaryotes. Compare the current evolutionary classification of eukaryotes with the traditional five-kingdom classification of all living organisms.

Compare and contrast fungal associations with algae and plants

Compare and contrast fungal associations with algae and plants, including lichens and mycorrhizae. List at least six major impacts of fungi in ecosystems and in human endeavors.