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Unit 5 Biology
Unit 5 Biology Vocabulary Words
Term | Definition |
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Amino Acids | The building blocks of proteins. |
Carbohydrates | Molecules that give the body quick energy. (Ex: sugar) |
Enzymes | A substance produced by the body that helps to speed up a reaction. (Ex: these help the body digest food) |
Lipids | Any group of organic compound, including that fats or oils. These are used for long-term storage. |
Proteins | Molecules that are made of amino acids and are used to make tissues in the body. |
Substrate | The substance on which an enzyme acts. Each enzyme has a specific substrate that fits. Just like a key only fits one lock. |