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6869374858ElementBasic building block of physical matter. Cannot be broken down to a simpler structure0
6869382972AtomThe smallest unit of an element1
6869384708CompoundA chemical substance composed of two or more atoms of elements2
6869389587MoleculeThe smallest unit of a compound3
6869396053pH ScaleThe scale that is used to identify acids and bases (ranges from 0-14), acids are below 7, bases are above 7, neutral is equal to 74
6869413322PolymerA substance made of "many parts"5
6869445236Organic CompoundGrouping of elements that always includes carbon. Essential to life's cellular processes6
6869465332CarbohydrateOrganic compound that is the quickest energy source for life. Contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (sugars and starches)7
6869477368LipidOrganic compound used for long-term memory storage and makes up cell membranes. Contains carbon and hydrogen (fat, oil, wax)8
6869923396ProteinOrganic compound used for growth and repair and includes the enzyme group. Contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitorgen9
6869933422Nucleic AcidOrganic compound also known as DNA and RNA that code for all genetic information essential to life. Contains hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon and phosphorous10
6870096326NucleotideMonomer of a nucleic acid, composed of a 5-Carbon sugar, phosphate group and a nitrogenous base11
6870153567Amino AcidMonomer of a protein, includes a variable side chain which makes each one unique12
6870161476CelluloseRigid carbohydrate that is found in the cell wall of plant cells13
6870166363InsulinProtein hormone released by the pancreas in response to blood glucose levels14
6870173191HemoglobinProtein in red blood cells containing iron; is responsible for circulating oxygen in the blood stream15
6870187133EnzymeA type of protein that breaks compounds down and speeds up reactions16
6870191994SubstrateThe molecule to which an enzyme binds and acts upon (puzzle pieces)17
6870203736Active SiteSite on an enzyme that binds to the substrate and triggers a chemical reaction, also determines the type of substrate to be acted upon18
6870212193Activation EnergyThe necessary energy to start a chemical reaction19

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