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Molecular GeneticsRO
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | an organic compound originally formed as the products of photosynthesis; carbohydrate are a major source of metabolic energy |
| Protein | a chain of amino acids that is used for such activities building cells and controlling chemical reactions |
| Amino Acid | a compound containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen that serves as a building block for proteins |
| Lipid | a waxy or oily compound, such as fat, that is made of fatty acids and glycerol |
| Nucleic Acid | a large, complex molecule made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus |
| Nucleotide | a subunit of DNA and RNA consisting of a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base |
| Cell | the basic unit of structure and function in all living things |