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Biomolecules
BiomoleculesVocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| monomer | small subunits or building blocks |
| Polymer | large units composed of multiple monomers |
| nucleic acid | biomolecuel composed of C,H, O, N, and P that carry and transmit genetic information |
| protein | biomolecule composed of C, H, O, N and S that have many critical roles in the body |
| lipid | biomolecule composed of C, H. and O that provides long term energy storage |
| carbohydrate | biomolecule composed of C, H and O in 1:2:1 ratio that provides quick energy |
| polysacchride | a carbohydrate (e.g. starch, cellulose, or glycogen) whose molecules consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together. |
| organic compound | molecules that contain carbon atoms |
| molecule | or more atoms held together by covalent bonds |
| amino acid | monomer for proteins |
| nucleotide | monomer for nucleic acids |
| monosaccharide | polymer for carbohydrates |
| fatty acids and glycerol (tryigylcerides) | make up lipids |
| covalent bond | bond made of 2 or more nonmetals |
| polypeptide | polymer for proteins |