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3.1 Voc. Sci
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Element | any substance that cannot be broken down into any simpler substance |
| Compound | two or more elements that are chemically combined |
| Cabohydrate | major source of energy made of carbon, hydrogen, & oxegen |
| Lipid | contains more energy than carbs & is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen |
| Protein | energy rich compound made of carbon,hydrogen,& sulfer |
| Amino Acid | conbin with cells to form protein |
| Enzyme | a protein that speeds chemical reactions in a living thing |
| Nucleic Acid | carry instructions for cells cells long molecules carbon,hydrogen,N,O,P |
| DNA | genetic material that carries information about an organism that is past from their parents |
| RNA | helps with producing proteins |