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Organic Compounds
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Amino Acids | the monomers (small parts) that make up a Protein |
| Protein | an organic compound made of amino acids...these include enzymes, hormones, pigments, antibodies, etc. |
| Carbohydrate | an organic compound made of simple sugars that helps our cells make quick energy |
| Simple Sugars | the monomers (small parts) that make up a carbohydrate (also called glucose) |
| Nucleotide | the monomer (small part) that makes up a nucleic acid |
| Nucleic Acid | an organic molecule made of nucleotides (ex. DNA and RNA) |
| Lipid | an organic molecule that stores energy, keeps us warm and protects our organs |
| Organic Molecule | a molecule found in all living things that must have the three elements, (Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen) and is |
| Inorganic Molecule | a molecule that does not contain all three elements, Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen...ex. CO2, H2O |
| Glucose | a simple sugar that when connected make up a carbohydrate |
| Enzyme | a type of protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body. |