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Unit 1 Topic 3 Vocab
Macromolecules
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Organic compounds | Molecules built around the element carbon |
| Macromolecule | Large complex molecules that play essential roles in the structure, function, and regulation |
| Monomer | Smaller molecules from the food we eat |
| Polymer | |
| Carbohydrate | class of macromolecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms |
| Monosaccharide | The most basic carbohydrates are simple sugars, such as glucose |
| Disaccharide | Consist of 2 monosaccharide units joined together |
| Lipid | Molecules such as fats, oils, and waxes |
| Phospholipid | make up the protective outer membrane of all cells |
| Protein | Polymer made of monomers called amino acids |
| Amino Acid | Composed of an amine group, a carboxyl group, and a side chain group |
| Enzyme |