Unit 1: Biomolecules Vocab Flashcards

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Amino Acid

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Building blocks of proteins.

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Biomolecule/Macromolecule

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Large molecules necessary for life, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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Carbohydrate

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main source of energy for the body Organic elements made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. In the cell membrane, helps identify the cell.

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Fatty Acid and Glycerol

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The monomers of lipids

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Lipid

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Makes up the cell membrane, long term energy, fats, oils. Monomers: fatty acids and glycerol. Organic elements, C,H.O

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Monomer

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A molecule that can bind to other identical molecules to form a polymer.

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Monosaccharide

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The simplest form of carbohydrates; single sugar molecules like glucose and fructose.

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Nucleotide

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The basic building block of nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA.

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Nucleic Acid

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Essential for all known forms of life; genetic code includes DNA and RNA needed for the cells

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Organic

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Compounds containing carbon, typically found in living systems.