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5954605024ProtonPositively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom0
5954609357ElectronA negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom1
5954614191NeutronA small particle in the nucleus of the atom, with no electrical charge2
5954618692Energy levelWhere electrons orbit the nucleus3
59546291272# of electrons in energy level 14
59546320918# of electrons in energy levels 2 & 35
5954636011Atomic massTotal # of protons and neutrons found in the nucleus6
5954645384Atomic number# of protons/electrons7
5954652942ElementA pure substance that can't be broken down into a simpler kind of matter8
5954662110CompoundMade of more than one element combined together9
5954670747MonomersSimple building blocks10
5955002359Polymerslinked monomers11
5955011571Dehydration SynthesisJoining of 2 molecules together by taking out water12
5955023398Carbohydratesfunction: give energy13
5955044657MonosaccharideCarbohydrate monomer14
5955054604PolysaccharideCarbohydrate polymer15
5955060750Lipidfunction: store energy, make up cell membrane, insulate16
5955077818Lipidex: fats, oils, waxes, steroids17
5955081053Proteinfunction: regulate cell processes, help form bones & muscles, etc.18
5955114237ReactantsThe elements present when the reaction begins19
5955118227ProductsThe elements and compounds produced as a result of the reaction20
5955121836EnzymeA protein that speeds up chemical reactions (catalyst)21
5955133514Amino acidmonomer for proteins; 20 different kinds; made of Amino, Hydrogen, Carboxyl, and R-groups22
5955150076DNA & RNA2 types of nucleic acids23
5955158787NucleotideNucleic acid monomer24

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