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CCM Biology

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Term
Definition
Anabolic   A chemical reaction in which small molecules join together to form larger ones  
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Biomolecules   The chemical that make up living things (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins)  
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Calcium   An important mineral needed for healthy bones and teeth and the formation of plant cell walls  
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Carbohydrates   A biomolecule that contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in the approximate ratio Cx(H2O)y  
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Catabolic   A chemical reaction in which larger molecules are broken down into smaller ones  
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Cellulose   A polysaccharide found in plant cell walls  
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Copper   A trace element with symbol Cu  
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Deficiency   A lack of something  
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Disaccharide   A carbohydrate containing two sugar units  
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Fat   Lipid that is solid at room temperature  
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Fructose   A monosaccharide found in fruit and honey  
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Glucose   A monosaccharide found in fruit. It is the main supplier of energy in the body  
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Glycogen   A stored polysaccharide found in animal muscle and liver  
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Iron   An important mineral that forms haemoglobin in the blood  
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Lactose   A dissaccharide found in milk  
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Lipids   Term used to describe fats, oils and lipids  
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Magnesium   An important mineral plants use to make chlorophyll  
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Metabolism   All chemical reactions taking place in our cells  
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Minerals   Essential elements obtained by organisms in the form of dissolved salts  
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Monosaccharide   The most simple carbohydrate made up of just one sugar unit  
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Peptide   Small chain of amino acids  
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Polypeptide   Chain of many peptides  
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Polysaccharide   A carbohydrate containing many sugar molecules  
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Protein   Long chains of amino acids folded up to form a 3D shape  
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Starch   A polysaccharide found in bread and potatoes  
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Trace Elements   Elements required in very small amounts  
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Zinc   A trace element with symbol Zn  
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