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CH1.3ChemicalComp.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| long organic molecules that contain instructions needed to carry out life functions | nucleic acids |
| DNA and RNA are examples of this compound | nucleic acids |
| type of nucleic acid involved in the production of proteins | RNA |
| two or more elements chemically combined | compound |
| type of nucleic acid that stores information and is passed from parent to offspring | DNA |
| small molecules that combine to form proteins | amino acids |
| type of protein that speeds up chemical reactions | enzyme |
| any substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances | element |
| energy-rich organic compound, example: sugars and starches | carbohydrate |
| large organic molecule used in building blocks for many cell structures | protein |
| meat, eggs, fish, nuts are examples of this compound | protein |
| energy rich organic compound, example: fats, oils, waxes | lipid |