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Mr. Radeke
Mr. Radeke Chapter 3 Section 1 Life Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Element | Any substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances. |
| Compound | Two or more elements that are chemically combined. |
| Carbohydrate | An energy-rich organic compound made of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. |
| Lipid | Energy-rich organic compound, such as a fat, oil, or wax, that is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. |
| Protein | Large organic molecule made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur. |
| Amino Acid | A small molecules that is linked chemically to other amino acids to form proteins. |
| Enzyme | A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in a living thing. |
| Nucleic Acid | Very large organic molecule made of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus, that contains the instructions cells need to carry out all the functions of life. |
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic acid; the genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring. |
| RNA | Ribonucleic acid; a nucleic acid that plays an important role in the production of proteins. |
| How are inorganic compounds different from organic compounds? | Organic compounds contain carbon. |
| What are three kinds of lipids? | Fats, Oils, and Waxes. |
| What is the role of enzymes in cells? | Speeding up chemical reactions. |