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A&P CH2 word parts
A&P CH2 Chemical Basis of Life
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| di- | (two) disaccharide: compound whose molecules are composed of two joined saccharide units |
| glyc- | (sweet) glycogen: complex carbohydrate composed of many joined sugar molecules |
| lip- | (fat) lipids: group of organic compounds that includes fats |
| -lyt | (dissolvable) electrolyte: substance that dissolves in water and releases ions |
| mono- | (one) monosaccharide: compound whose molecules consist of a single saccharide unit |
| poly- | (many) polyunsaturated: molecule with many double bonds between its carbon atoms |
| sacchar- | (sugar) monosaccharide: sugar molecule composed of a single saccharide unit |
| syn- | (together) synthesis: process by which chemicals join to form new types of chemicals |