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Chemistry
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Organic Compounds | Have and hydrogen, organic molecules are larger tan inorganic ones. |
| Carbohydrates | Sugars and starches, all carbs are made from simple sugar (like glucose) and supply energy. |
| lipids | Store energy including fat oils and waxes, they are made from fatty acids and glycerol. |
| Proteins | Made from amino acids. proteins also make hormones and many body and cell structures. |
| Lock and key model | One type of enzyme fits one type of molecule, it changes shape and the enzymes will no longer work. |
| Very high temperatures | Cause enzymes to lose their shape so that they no longer work properly. |