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Macromolecules
Biomolecules: Important Molecules For Life
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | Composed of Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H) and Oxygen (O) in a 1:2:1 ratio. 4 calories per gram. Primary source of energy |
| Monosaccharide | Monomer of a carbohydrate |
| Polysaccharide | A chain of monosaccharides |
| Lipid | Composed of Carbon (C), Hydrogen(H) and Oxygen (O). Does not follow a 1:2:1 ratio. Low oxygen number. 9 calories per gram. Stored energy. |
| Protein | Composed of Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), and Nitrogen (N). Ex: enzymes |
| Amino Acid | Monomer (basic unit) of a protein. |
| Enzyme | Proteins that speed up chemical reactions in living things. End in -ase. Ex: Amylase |
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