Carbon and Essential Molecules

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A large molecule made up of monomers chained together:

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polymer

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Carbohydrate monomer:

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monosaccharides

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Nucleic acid monomer:

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nucleotides

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Form cell structures:

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proteins

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The small units that make up many macromolecules:

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monomer

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The basic building blocks of proteins:

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amino acids

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The process by which monomers are linked to form polymers:

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polymerization

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A type of carbohydrate that provides quick energy:

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glucose

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The macromolecule that stores genetic information:

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nucleic acids

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The type of lipid that is a major component of cell membranes:

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phospholipids