2.1 Unit 2 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Nutrient

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A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth, maintenance, and energy for the body.

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Macromolecule

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Extremely large molecules made up of many smaller molecules

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Protein

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A type of macromolecule made from amino acids, essential for building and repairing tissues in the body, including muscles, bones, and skin.

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Complex Carbohydrate

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Large, intricate carbohydrate molecules that take longer to break down, providing sustained energy.

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Simple Sugar

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Small, quickly digested carbohydrate molecules that provide rapid energy.

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Starch

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A type of complex carbohydrate that serves as a primary energy storage molecule in plants.

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Building Block

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A basic component that, when combined with others, forms a larger structure or molecule.

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Amino Acid

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The building blocks of proteins, necessary for various bodily functions including growth and repair.

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Monomer

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A small molecule that can be chemically bonded to other monomers to form a larger polymer.

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Polymer

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A large molecule, or macromolecule, composed of many repeated subunits called monomers.