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Polymers, monomers, elements, examples

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polymer   a molecule made of many smaller subunits; result of a dehydration reaction  
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monomer   small chemical unit (subunit) of a polymer; result of a hydrolysis reaction  
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carbohydrates   the biomolecule that provides quick energy for the cell; made of the elements CHO  
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lipids   the biomolecule that contains fats, oils, and waxes; made of the elements CHO; can be saturated or unsaturated  
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proteins   the biomolecule responsible for cell transport and controlling the rate of chemical reactions (enzymes); made of the elements CHON and sometimes S  
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nucleic acids   the biomolecule which contains our genetic information; made of the elements CHONP  
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organic compounds   compounds that contain carbon; also called carbon compounds  
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carbon compounds   another name for organic compounds because they all contain this element: C  
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biomolecule   includes carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; found in all living things  
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macromolecule   a very large molecule found in all living things  
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amino acids   the monomer for proteins; enzymes are an example  
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nucleotide   the monomer for nucleic acids; made of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base  
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glycerol and fatty acids (triglyceride)   the monomer for lipids  
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molecule   2 or more atoms covalently bonded together  
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monosaccharide   the monomer for carbohydrates; glucose is an example  
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polysaccharide   3 or more monosaccharides joined together; starches such as glycogen, cellulose, and chitin are examples  
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disaccharide   2 monosaccharides joined together; example glucose + fructose = sucrose  
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element   a pure substance made of only one type of atom  
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mono-   a prefix meaning 1  
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di-   a prefix meaning 2  
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poly-   a prefix meaning many  
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tri-   a prefix meaning 3  
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