Vocab Flashcard 2 Bio

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Five carbon sugar that forms RNA backbone.

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ribose

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Five carbon sugar that forms DNA's backbone.

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deoxyribose

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Macromolecule with C, H, O, N; essential for growth, repair, and enzyme production.

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proteins

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Energy needed to start a reaction.

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activation energy

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A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being affected.

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catalyst

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Proteins that act as biological catalysts.

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enzymes

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A protein regulating blood sugar levels.

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Insulin

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3-carbon molecule similar to sugar, a lipid monomer.

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glycerol

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Food breakdown and chemical conversion for cell absorption and vital functions.

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digestion

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A small unit that can join with others to form a polymer.

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monomer