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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Amino acid | The sub unit of a protein connected by peptide bonds |
| Monosaccharides | Building blocks of carbohydrates,Single sugars such as glucose |
| Carbohydrates | organic compounds that is a major source of short term energy for the human body |
| protein | organic compound that is made of a chain of amino acids, examples are: enzymes, insulin, and hemoglobin |
| Lipids | organic compound that does not dissolve in water; made of glycerol and fatty acids; examples = fats, waxes, oils. |
| Nucleotide | Subunit (monomer) of nucleic acids made up of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base |
| Nucleic acid | an organic compound, either RNA or DNA, whose molecules are made up of nucleotides and carry genetic information |
| Enzymes | proteins that act as biological catalysts |
| Active site | The site on an enzyme that attaches to a substrate; has a specific shape |
| Substrate | The target molecule on which an enzyme works. |
| Denature | A change in the shape of a protein (such as an enzyme) that can be caused by changes in temperature or pH |
| Fatty acids | building blocks (monomer or subunit) of lipids |
| Biological catalyst | A substance found in living organisms that speeds up reactions (an enzyme). |
| Polysaccharide | carbohydrates that are made up of more than two monosaccharides |
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