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Macromolecules
Basic Terms and Word Parts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mono- | one, single |
| di- / bi- | two |
| tri- | three |
| poly- | many, multiple |
| macro- | large |
| lysis- | break apart / spilt |
| -ose | most sugars end with this suffix |
| -ase | most enzymes end with this suffix |
| biotic | living |
| homeostasis | maintain an internal balance |
| molecule | a group of atoms bonded together |
| monomer | one single molecule or subunit that can be combined to make polymers |
| polymer | multiple monomers joined together |
| monosaccharide | monomer of carbohydrate / one simple sugar |
| digest | break down |
| synthesize | build or make |
| glycogen | used to store energy in animals |
| sucrose | disaccharide made from combining glucose and fructose |
| polysaccharide | another name for a carbohydrate |