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9264796297ReactantSubstance that undergoes change in a reaction0
9264803164ProductThe substance that is formed in a reaction1
9264806404SystemAll the molecules that are part of a reaction2
9264810029Chemical ReactionA process in which one or more substances are converted into one or more different substances3
9264817824EquationThe symbolic representation of a chemical reaction (Na + Cl2= NaCl (salt))4
9264838572AtomTiny particles; basic building blocks of all matter5
9264849480Moleculea group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.6
9264859391MacromoleculesA molecule with a large number of atoms7
9264880775LipidAn essential macromolecule; fat-soluble CHO; Water-insoluble (cannot dissolve) Help regulate hormones and metabolism8
9264897496ProteinEssential macromolecule for building and maintaining the tissue and muscle in the body CHON Examples include: lean meats, eggs, seeds, nuts, lentils9
9264917273Nucleic AcidsCHONP Includes deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) DNA contains our genetic instructions/make-up10
9264932079CarbohydratesEssential macromolecule CHO; Important to us- in the form of glucose or sugar, called monosaccharides. Help store short-term and intermediate-term energy- Examples include: fruits, whole grains, and vegetables11
9264947017BiochemistryIs the study of the chemistry that takes place in living organisms, especially the structure and function of their chemical components, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and small molecules present in cells.12

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