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Biomolecules
BiomoleculesVocabulary
Term | Definition |
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monomer | small subunits or building blocks |
Polymer | large units composed of multiple monomers |
nucleic acid | biomolecuel composed of C,H, O, N, and P that carry and transmit genetic information |
protein | biomolecule composed of C, H, O, N and S that have many critical roles in the body |
lipid | biomolecule composed of C, H. and O that provides long term energy storage |
carbohydrate | biomolecule composed of C, H and O in 1:2:1 ratio that provides quick energy |
polysacchride | a carbohydrate (e.g. starch, cellulose, or glycogen) whose molecules consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together. |
organic compound | molecules that contain carbon atoms |
molecule | or more atoms held together by covalent bonds |
amino acid | monomer for proteins |
nucleotide | monomer for nucleic acids |
monosaccharide | polymer for carbohydrates |
fatty acids and glycerol (tryigylcerides) | make up lipids |
covalent bond | bond made of 2 or more nonmetals |
polypeptide | polymer for proteins |