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Biochemisty
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| organic compound | Any compound that contains the element of Carbon. |
| Macromolecule | A large molecule/compound made by joining smaller compounds together |
| 4 Organic Macromolecules | Carbohydrate, Protein, Lipid(fat), Nucleic Acid |
| Monomer | One Identical compound that can be linked together(bonded) |
| Polymer | Many Monomers bonded together |
| Carbohyrate | Provides energy for cells. |
| Protein | helps body structures |
| Lipid | They protect some internal organs, Stores energy. |
| Nucleic Acid | Stores the instructions for your body |
| Monosscharide | It's The monomer of a carborhydrate |
| Amino Acid | Its the monomer of a Protein |
| Fatty Acid | its the monomer of a Lipid(fat) |
| Nucleotide | Its teh monomer of a nucleci acid |