Review for Unit 2 Vocab Quick Check

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Small molecules; building blocks of polymers

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Monomers

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Large molecule; string of monomers

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Polymers

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Organic compound used to store energy

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Carbohydrate

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Large macromolecule of amino acids; essential for growth, repair, enzymes, and immune antibodies.

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Protein

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Fatty organic compounds for energy storage, structure, and signaling

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Lipid

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Chain of nucleotides storing genetic info

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Nucleic Acid

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Break down substances

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Digestion

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Build new materials from simple substances

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Synthesis

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Building blocks of carbohydrates

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Simple sugars (monosaccharides)

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Building blocks of proteins:

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Amino acids