Vocab 02.1 Biomolecules

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Reactant an enzyme acts on.

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substrate

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Breaking down complex molecules by adding water

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hydrolysis

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Small chemical unit of a polymer

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monomer

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Energy needed to start a reaction

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activation energy

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State of balance

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equilibrium

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Substance that speeds up a chemical reaction

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catalyst

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Compound of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; major energy source for the body.

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Carbohydrate

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A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body

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enzyme

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Molecules made of many monomers; form macromolecules.

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polymer

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An organic compound made of amino acids; a key component of all cells.

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protein