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biology – C, L & P
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | A biomolecule made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen that stores energy |
| Monosaccharide | A basic carbohydrate composed of a single sugar unit |
| Disaccharide | A carbohydrate composed of two monosaccharides joined together |
| Polysaccharide | A carbohydrate composed of many sugar units joined together. |
| Lipid | A biomolecule made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen that acts as a long-term store of energy |
| Triglyceride | A lipid composed of three fatty acids and glycerol |
| Phospholipid | A lipid composed of two fatty acids, a phosphate and glycerol |
| Protein | A biomolecule made up of amino acids |
| Enzyme | A biological catalyst that helps to regulate chemical reactions in living organisms |
| Regulator | A chemical that controls the activity of enzymes and metabolic reactions |