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Review of terms for Biochemistry test

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organic   contains the element carbon  
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inorganic   does not contain the element carbon  
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carbohydrates   an organic compound that comes from breads and grains  
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protein   an organic compound that comes from meat  
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lipids   an organic compound that comes from fats and oils  
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mechanical digestion   the physical breakdown of food  
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bile   substance produced in the body that breaks down fat  
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peristalsis   the process of squeezing food down to the stomach by the esophagus  
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enzyme   a substance produced by teh body that is used to speed up chemical digestion  
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starch   type of carbohydrate that comes from beans and potatoes  
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saliva   a watery fluid in the mouth that contains enzymes and aids in the digestion of food  
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mucus   a slimy mixture that produces and lubricates inside areas of th body  
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