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3.1 Voc. Sci
Term | Definition |
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Element | any substance that cannot be broken down into any simpler substance |
Compound | two or more elements that are chemically combined |
Cabohydrate | major source of energy made of carbon, hydrogen, & oxegen |
Lipid | contains more energy than carbs & is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen |
Protein | energy rich compound made of carbon,hydrogen,& sulfer |
Amino Acid | conbin with cells to form protein |
Enzyme | a protein that speeds chemical reactions in a living thing |
Nucleic Acid | carry instructions for cells cells long molecules carbon,hydrogen,N,O,P |
DNA | genetic material that carries information about an organism that is past from their parents |
RNA | helps with producing proteins |