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Biology: Chapter 3.1
Chapter 3.1 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Organic Compound | made primarily of carbon atoms |
Functional Group | cluster of atoms in most organic compounds |
Monomer | smaller, simpler molecules in which many carbon compounds are built up from |
Polymer | a molecule that consists of repeated, linked units |
Macromolecule | large polymers |
Condensation Reaction | a chemical reaction in which monomers link to form polymers |
Hydrolysis | in this reaction, water is used to break down a polymer |
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) | a compound that stores a lot of energy in their overall structure for life processes |