LS 1.2 Flashcards Macromolecules and Cells Overview

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*Front:* Macromolecule

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molecule made up of smaller subunits

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*Front:* Polymer

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chain of repeating units

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*Front:* Monomer

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unit that forms polymers

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*Front:* Carbohydrates

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sugars and starch, quick energy source

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*Front:* Lipids

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fats and oils, energy storage

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*Front:* Proteins

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composed of amino acids, perform various functions

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*Front:* Nucleic Acids

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DNA or RNA

genetic material

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*Front:* Amino Acids

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building blocks of proteins

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*Front:* Cell Membrane

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barrier of the cell

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*Front:* Cytoplasm

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jelly like substance inside cells