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Chemistry of Life
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Element | a pure substance that cannot be broken down any smaller |
| Monomer | a molecule that is a building block for larger molecules |
| Polymer | a compound made up of several repeating units |
| Macromolecules | a very large molecule made up of monomers |
| Amino Acids | monomers that make up proteins |
| Nucleic Acid | monomers made up of sugar, phosphate and a base |