Unit 1: Biochem and Cell Structure Vocab

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Macromolecule

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Large molecule used for life functions

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carbohydrate

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macromolecule used for quick energy; ring shaped

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lipid

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macromolecule used for long term energy storage; E shaped

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protein

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macromolecule used for carrying out cell functions, structure, and support

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nucleic acid

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macromolecule used for storage and transfer of genetic information

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monomer

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smallest unit of a macromolecule

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enzymes

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specialized protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up reactions

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substrate

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molecule that binds to and gets broken down by the enzyme

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activation energy

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the amount of energy needed to start a reaction

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monosaccharide

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monomer of a carbohydrate