2.3 Macromolecules

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What are organic compounds?

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Compounds that contain carbon, typically associated with living organisms.

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What are inorganic compounds?

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Compounds that do not contain carbon, such as minerals and salts.

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What is a monomer?

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A single molecule that can join together with other molecules to form a polymer.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating units called monomers.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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A simple sugar that is the most basic form of carbohydrates, consisting of one sugar monomer.

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What is a disaccharide?

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A carbohydrate formed from two monosaccharides joined together.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A carbohydrate that consists of long chains of monosaccharide units.

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What is glucose?

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A simple sugar (C6H12O6) that is an important energy source in living organisms.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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They provide energy, serve as structural components, and play roles in cell recognition.

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What are amino acids?

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The building blocks of proteins, consisting of an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a side chain.