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Biomolecules Process
Vocabulary over biomolecules and processes.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |