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List 5-CP
Macromolecules 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lipids | stored energy and are hydrophobic |
| Nucleotides | monomer of nucleic acids |
| Amino acid | monomer that forms protein |
| Polypeptide chain | another name for protein |
| Proteins | control rate of reactions, fight disease, form muscle and bone |
| Enzymes | speed up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy |
| Denature | changing the shape and function of an enzyme |
| Biological catalyst | protein enzymes that speed up reactions, another name for enzymes |
| Peptide bond | connects amino acids together in a polypeptide chain |
| Nucleic acids | store and transmit genetic information |