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3.1 science vocab
definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| element | a substance that cannot be broken down into any simpler substances |
| compound | two or more elements that are combined chemically |
| carbohydrate | an energy rich organic compound |
| lipid | like carbohydrate but with more energy |
| protein | large organic molecules |
| amino acid | what protein molecules are made of |
| enzyme | a protein that speeds up a chemical process in an organism |
| nucleic acid | long organic molecules |
| DNA | the genetic material that tells information about an organism and their parents |
| RNA | plays an important role in the reproduction of proteins |