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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| polar molecule | a molecule with an unequal distribution of charge;that is, each molecule has a positive end and a negative end. |
| hydrogen bond | attraction of opposite charges between hydrogen and oxygen that forms a weak bond |
| diffusion | the net movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. |
| dynamic equilibrium | result of diffusion where there is continuous movement of particles but no overall change in concentration |
| isomer | compounds that have the same chemical formula but different three dimensional structures |
| polymer | a large molecule formed when many smaller molecules bond together |
| carbohydrate | a biomolecule composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen with a ratio of about two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom for every carbon atom. |
| lipid | large biomolecules that are made mostly of carbon and hydrogen with a small amount of oxygen. |
| protein | a large complex polymer composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur. |
| amino acid | the basic building blocks of proteins |
| peptide bond | the covalent bond formed between the amino acid |
| enzyme | a proteinthat changes the rate of a chemical reaction |
| nucleic acid | a complex biomolecule thatstores cellular information in the form of a code |
| nucleotide | nucleic acids are polymers made of smaller subunits. |