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Biomolecules
Unit 1 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abiogenesis | The idea that life could come from non-living matter |
| Biogenesis | The principle that living things only come from other living things |
| Biomolecule | A large molecules made by living organisms(carbs, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acid) |
| Carbohydrate | A biomolecule made of sugars and it provides energy and can give structure |
| Lipid | A biomolecule that stores energy and makes up cell membranes |
| Protein | A biomolecule made of amino acids that does most cell work like building structures and speeding up reactions |
| Nucleic Acid | A biomolecule that stores and carries genetic information |
| Enzyme | A type of protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the cell |
| Monomer | A small, basic unit that can join with others to form larger molecules |
| Polymer | A large molecule made up of many repeating monomers |
| Phospholipid | A special lipid with a water-loving head and water-fearing tails and are the main component of cell membranes |
| Waxes | A type of lipid of that forms waterproof coverings in plants and animals |