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Biochemistry Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Organic Compounds | compound that contains both hydrogen and carbon |
| Enzyme | proteins and biological catalyst |
| Hydrolysis | adding water to create complex molecules |
| Polymer | large molecule composed of many sub-units |
| Dehydration synthesis | removing water to create complex molecules |
| Nucleotide(s) | building blocks of DNA and RNA |
| Substrate | chemical species being observed in a chemical reaction |
| Glycogen | polysaccharide of glucose as a form of energy |
| Inorganic (compounds) | a compound that contains either carbon or hydrogen |
| Peptide | chains of amino acids |
| Lipid(s) | organic compound of fatty substances |
| Protein(s) | macro molecules formed by amino acids |
| Carbohydrate(s) | bio molecules consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms |
| Nucleic acid(s) | organic substance in living cells |
| Denature/denaturation | when proteins and nucleic acids lose their structure |
| Amino acid(s) | building blocks of protein |
| Deoxyriboses nucleic acid (DNA) | molecule composed of 2 chains that form a double helix consisting of genetic information |
| Ribonucleic acid (RNA) | shown in all living cells and acts as a messenger from instructions from the DNA |
| Monomer(s) | a molecule that can be bonded to form a polymer |
| Monosaccharide(s) | Simple sugars |
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