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Physiology
Alondra Alcocer
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Functional Groups | certain arrangements of atoms attached to the carbon core of many organic molecules |
| Free radical | func-tional group that is temporarily unattached and is highly reactive because of unpaired electrons |
| Disaccharides or Polysaccharides | carbohydrates composed of two or more simple sugars that are bonded together through a dehy-dration synthesis reaction that involves the removal of water. |
| Glycogen | polymer of glucose, is sometimes referred to as animal starch. |
| Lipids | water-insoluble organic biomolecules |
| Peptide Bond | one that binds the carboxyl group of one amino acid to the amino group of another amino acid |
| Alpha Helix | most common type of coil takes a clockwise direction |
| Motif | occurring pattern of alpha helices and/or beta sheets within the secondary structure |
| Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) | molecule composed of an adenine and ribose sugar |
| organic | the enormous number of compounds that contain carbon—specifically C-C or C-H bonds |