Organic Molecules 2

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What is an enzyme?

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A biological substance that speeds up a chemical reaction.

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What is Dehydration Synthesis?

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The process used to bond monomers together by removing water.

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What type of reaction breaks peptide bonds?

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Hydrolysis reaction.

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What are lipids?

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Organic molecules that waterproof, insulate, and store energy long-term.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino Acids.

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What is hydrolysis?

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A chemical reaction that involves the breaking of a bond in a molecule using water.

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What are carbohydrates?

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Organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a 1:2:1 ratio, used for energy.

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What is the role of nucleic acids?

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Molecules that store and transmit genetic information.

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What are monosaccharides?

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The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar molecules.

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What is a condensation reaction?

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A chemical reaction where two molecules combine to form a larger molecule, releasing water.