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Hersey BioChem Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| polymer | molecules composed of many monomers; makes up macromolecules |
| monomer | small chemical unit that makes up a polymer |
| carbohydrate | compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; a major source of energy for the body |
| monosaccharide | simple sugar molecule |
| protein | macromolecule that contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen; needed by the body for growth and repair |
| lipid | macromolecule made mostly from carbon and hydrogen atoms; includes fats, oils and waxes |
| macromolecule | "giant molecule" made up of thousands of smaller molecules |
| disaccharide | table sugar, or sucrose, made up of glucose and fructose |
| polysaccharide | complex carbohydrates, like starch and glycogen |
| dehydration | can occur if lost water is not replaced; leads to problems with many body systems |