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2.3 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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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 |