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5880313041biochemistryfocuses on the chemistry and compositions of living things0
5880320974bio-moleculesmacromolecules and organic molecules1
5880327737types of bio-molecules (4)carbohydrates lipids proteins nucleic acid2
5880334254structure of bio-moleculesanother word for bio-molecules is polymers, polymers are made up smaller parts called monomers3
5880344684Carbohydratesmajor source of energy and includes sugar and starches *made up of carbon hydrogen and oxygen; with a 2;1 ratio to hydrogen to oxygen plants and animals use carbohydrates for maintaining structure within cells4
5880402674proteinsnitrogen containing compounds MADE UP OF CHAINS OF AMINO ACIDS 20 amino acids can combine to form a great variety of protein molecules can compose ENZYMES HORMONES ANTIBODIES AND STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS5
5880403246lipidswater insoluble (fats and oils) made up of carbon hydrogen and oxygen; composed of GLYCEROL and FATTY ACIDS provide insulation STORES ENERGY cushion internal organs6
5880404580nucleic aciddirect the instruction of proteins genetic information an organism receives from its parents two types of DNA: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) RNA (ribonucleic acid)7
5880536278uses of starches/ carbohydrates (3)Glycogen Cellulose Glucose8
5880544207Glycogenstarch found in animals9
5880547027Cellulosestarch found in plants that make up the cell wall & provides structural support10
5880553181Glucoseis your body's most important source of energy11
5881299806enzymesspeeds up chemical reations12

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