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HS Bio 5 Level 1
Level 1 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| universal solvent | the ability water has to dissolve many substances |
| polar molecule | a molecule that has partial positive end and a partial negative end |
| organic macromolecules | molecules important for life based on the element carbon |
| monomer | the building block of a polymer or macromolecule |
| polymer | many monomers put together to make a large molecule |
| nucleic acid | stores and transmits genetic or hereditary information |
| carbohydrate | sugars that give cells short term energy |
| protein | provides structure, aids in transport, defense and growth and repair |
| lipid | provides long term energy and insulation for organisms |
| hydrogen bond | an attraction between the positive hydrogen of one molecule and a partial negative area on a different molecule |
| hydrophillic | water loving |
| hydrophobic | water hating |
| capillary action | water rising in a small space against gravity |