Unit 1 Vocabulary Flashcard

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The smallest portion of an element found in the periodic chart

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atom

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A long chain of monomers

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polymer

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A chemical combination of two or more atoms that forms a separate substance

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molecule

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a small molecule that may be chemically bonded to other like molecules to form a polymer

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monomer

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the large biomolecules that make up living organisms

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macromolecule

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an organic molecule made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. main energy source.

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carbohydrate

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a monosaccharide produced by plants during photosynthesis

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glucose

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a polysaccharide used in the cell walls of plants to give cells structural support

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cellulose

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another name for "sugar" or for a sugar polymer

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saccharide

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organic molecule made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen but does not dissolve in water

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lipid