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U1 T3 vocab
Unit 1 Topic 3 Vocab Macromolecules
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Organic compound | the main chemical componets in living organisms |
| Macromolecule | large molecules |
| Monomer | "building blocks" of organic molecules |
| Polymer | monomers linked together in long chains |
| Carbohydrate | primary source of energy (CHO) |
| Monosaccharide | simple sugars |
| Disaccharide | two monosaccharides joined together |
| Lipid | molecules such as fats and oils |
| Phospholipid | make up the protective outer membrane of all cells |
| Protein | polymer made up of the monomers called amino acids (CHONS) |
| Amino Acid | composed of an amine group, carboxyl group, and side chain group |
| Enzyme | biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions |
| Nucleic Acid | polymers made up of monomers called nucleotides (CHON) |
| Nucleotide | 3-part, 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base |