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Bio Chapter 5
Vocabulary Pt.2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Starch | Storage polysaccharide of plants |
| Glycogen | Storage polysaccharide of animals |
| Cellulose | Structure polysaccharide of plants |
| Chitin | Structure polysaccharide of fungi |
| Protein | Molecule that consists of 1 or more amino acids |
| Polypeptide | Polymers built from amino acids |
| Amino Acid | Organic molecules with amino and carboxyl groups |
| Peptide Bond | Covalent bonds that link amino acids |
| Primary level (protein) | Unique sequence of amino acids determined by genetic information. |
| Secondary level (protein) | Consists of coils and folds in polypeptide chains. |
| Tertiary level (protein) | Overall shape and R group interactions |
| Quaternary level | Results when a protein consists of multiple polypeptide chains |