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Biomolecules Process
Vocabulary over biomolecules and processes.
Term | Definition |
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Biomolecule | A molecule that is produced by living things. |
Carbohydrate | A biomolecule composed entirely of carbon and hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 ratio. |
Lipid | A member of a diverse group of biomolecules that are hydrophobic and include fats, oils, waxes, and other molecules. |
Protein | A biomolecule made of one or more amino acid polymers folded into a complex structure that performs a specific function. |
Organic | Containing the element carbon. |
Nucleic Acid | A nucleotide polymer capable of storing and transferring genetic information. |
Enzyme | Proteins that can change the rates of specific reactions. |