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Biology Chapter 3-1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Organic Compound | a covalently bonded compound that contains carbon excluding carbonites and oxides |
| Functional Group | te portion of the molecule that is active in a chemical reaction and that determines the properties of many organic compounds |
| Monomer | a simple molecule that can combine with other like and unlike molecules to make a polymer |
| Polymer | a large molecule that is formed by more than five monomers or small units. |
| Macromolecule | a very large molecule, usually a polymer, composed of hundreds or thousands of atoms |
| Condensation Reaction | a chemical reaction in which two or more molecules combine to produce water or another simple molecule |
| Hydrolysis | a chemical reaction between water and another substance to form two or more new substances; a reaction between water and salt to create an acid or a base |
| Adenosine Triphosphate | A compound that stores a lot of energy in its overall structure. |