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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of small repeating units linked by covalent bonds to form a long chain.

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What are starches?

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Polymers of glucose monomers in which hundreds or thousands of glucose molecules are joined together, commonly found in foods like potatoes.

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What are sugars?

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Carbohydrates containing carbon atoms arranged in a ring, commonly found in foods like soft drinks and candy.

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What is a carbohydrate?

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Organic compounds containing only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; includes starches, cellulose, glycogen, and sugars, commonly found in breads.

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What is a hydrocarbon?

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An organic compound that has only carbon and hydrogen atoms.

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What is polymerization?

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The process of combining small molecules (monomers) to form a large molecule (polymer).

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What are monomers?

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Small, single units that can join together to form polymers.

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What is cellulose?

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A type of carbohydrate that forms the structural component of plant cell walls.

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What are lipids?

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Organic compounds that are insoluble in water, including fats, oils, and waxes.

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What is glycogen?

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A polymer of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals.