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2.3 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Monomer | molecular subunit of a polymer |
| Polymer | large, carbon-based molecule formed by monomers |
| Carbohydrate | molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; includes sugars and starches |
| Lipid | nonpolar molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; includes fats and oils |
| Fatty Acid | hydrocarbon chain often bonded to glycerol in a lipid. |
| Protien | polymer composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds; folds into a particular structure depending on bonds between amino acids |
| Amino Acid | molecule that makes up proteins; composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur |
| Nucleic Acid | polymer of nucleotides; the genetic material of organisms |