Vocab: U3L2 Chemistry of Life

Front

What is the smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element?

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atom

Front

What is a molecule made up of nucleotide subunits that carries information in cells?

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nucleic acid

Front

What is a group of atoms that are held together by chemical bonds and is the smallest unit of a substance that can exist by itself?

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molecule

Front

What is a molecule made up of amino acids that is needed to build and repair body structures?

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protein

Front

What class of molecules includes sugars, starches, and fiber and contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?

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carbohydrate

Front

What is the basic building block of proteins?

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amino acid

Front

What type of molecule serves as the primary source of energy for living organisms?

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carbohydrate

Front

What is the term for a substance made of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded together?

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compound

Front

What is the term for a large molecule made up of smaller subunits called monomers?

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polymer

Front

What type of molecule includes fats and oils and is used for long-term energy storage?

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lipid