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unit 1 topic 3 vocab
macromolecules
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Organic compound | the main chemical components of living organisms |
| Macromolecule | large molecules |
| Monomer | |
| Polymer | |
| Carbohydrate | made of sugars and can be found in variety of sources |
| Monosaccharide | the most basic carbohydrates |
| Disaccharide | sucrose and lactose |
| Lipid | molecules such as fats oils and waxes |
| Phospholipid | the outer membrane of all cells |
| Protein | a polymer made monomers |
| Amino Acid | |
| Enzyme | |
| Nucleic Acid | |
| Nucleotide |