MB Chapter 3-1 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
organic compound | made primarily of carbon atoms; makes up most living things |
functional group | clusters of atoms that influence the characteristics of the molecules they compose and the chemical reactions the molecules undergo. |
monomer | smaller, simpler molecules that build up many carbon compounds. |
polymer | a molecule that consists of repeated linked units |
macromolecule | large polymers such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids |
condensation reaction | the chemical reaction that allows monomers to link to form monomers |
hydrolysis | the process of breaking down complex molecules, such as polymers; water breaks down each bond between each monomer |
adenosine triphosphate (ATP) | a type of cell that stores a large amount of energy in their overall structure |
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