Biology: Molecules of Life

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Biomolecule

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A molecule that is involved in the maintenance and metabolic processes of living organisms.

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Functional Group

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A specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for a characteristic of that molecule.

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Monomer

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A small molecule that can bind to other similar molecules to form a polymer.

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Polymer

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A large molecule composed of many repeated subunits, known as monomers.

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Carbohydrate

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An organic compound consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a ratio of 1:2:1.

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Disaccharide

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A carbohydrate composed of two monosaccharides.

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A specific group of atoms within a molecule that determines its chemical properties and reactivity.

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Functional group

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A large organic molecule found in living organisms that plays essential roles in life processes.

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Macromolecule

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A large molecule composed of repeating subunits (monomers) covalently bonded together.

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Polymer

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A small, single subunit that serves as the building block of larger molecules called polymers.

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Monomer