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Unit 1 Topic 3
Vocab - Macromolecules
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Organic compound | Molecules built around the element carbon |
| Macromolecule | Large molecules made by smaller molecules bonding together |
| Monomer | Single subunit that builds polymers |
| polymer | Large molecule made of repeating monomers |
| carbohydrate | Fast energy source made of C, H , O |
| Monosaccharide | Monomer of carbohydrates |
| Disaccharide | Two monosaccharides joined together |
| Lipid | Nonpolar molecule for long-term energy storage |
| Phospholipid | Lipid that forms cell membranes |
| Protein | Molecule made of amino acids for body functions |
| Amino Acid | Monomere of proteins |
| Enzyme3 | Protein catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions |
| Nucleic Acid | Molecule (DNNA/RNA) storing genetic information |
| Nucleotide | Monomer of nucleic acids |