Molecules of Life
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| acid | compound that donates a proton (H) when dissolved in a solution
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| base | compound that accepts a proton (H) when dissolved in solution
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| pH | measurement of acidity; related to free hydrogen ion concentration in solution
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| buffer | compound that can bind to an H+ ion when the H+ concentration decreases; locks up H+ ions and helps maintain homeostasis
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| macro-molecule | large molecule formed by joining smaller organic molecules together
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| polymer | large molecule formed from smaller repeating units of identical, or nearly identical, compounds linked by covalent bonds
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| carbohydrate | molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; includes sugars and starches
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| lipid | nonpolar molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; includes fats and oils
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| protein | polymer composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds; folds into a particular structure depending on bonds between amino acids
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| nucleic acid | polymer of nucleotides; the genetic material of organisms
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