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4758984804CarbohydrateMacromolecule, C,H,O, H:o = 2:10
4758984805ProteinMacromolecule, C,H,O, N and sometimes S1
4758984806LipidsMacromolecule, C,H,O, many more H than O2
4758984807Nucleic AcidsMacromolecule, C,H,O, N, and P3
4758984808MonosaccharidesMonomers of Carbohydrates4
4758984809Amino AcidsMonomers of Proteins5
4758984810NucleotidesMonomers of Nucleic Acids6
4758984811Bread, pastas, fruits, vegetables, beansSources of Carbohydrates7
4758984812Dairy products, meats, eggs, oilsSources of lipids8
4758984813Dairy products, meats, eggs, beansSources of protein9
4758984814Glucose, Fructose, Amylose, Cellulose, GlycogenExamples of Carbohydrates10
4758984815Enzymes, collagen, keratin, actin, myosin, hemoglobinExamples of Proteins11
4758984816Oils, waxes, phospholipidsExamples of lipids12
4758984817DNA, RNAExamples of Nucleic Acids13
4758984818EnzymesProteins that speed up chemical reactions in cells14
4758984819SubstrateThe compound with which an enzyme interacts15
4758984820Active siteWhere the enzyme interacts with its specific substrate16
4758984821WaterMost common compound in living things17
4758984822Water molecule2 hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to an oxygen atom18
4758984823HydrogenType of bonds that connect 2 water molecules19
4758984824PolarA compound that has different charges at opposite ends20
4758984825CohesionForce of attraction between 2 water molecules21
4758984826AdhesionForce of attraction between a water molecule and another type of molecule22
4758984827Surface tensionProperty created by cohesion that allows objects with greater density than water to sit on top of water23
4758984828Capillary actionProperty created by cohesion and adhesion that causes water to move upward in tiny tubes.24
4758984829High Heat Capacity (High Specific Heat)Property of water that makes it difficult to change the temperature of water.25
4758984830HydrogenMost common element in living things26
4758984831OxygenElement that creates most of the mass of a human27
4758984832CarbonAll organic compounds have this element bonded to hydrogen28
4758984833Nitrogen78% of the atmosphere, found in proteins and DNA29
4758984834Saturated fatA lipid with only single bonds between carbon atoms in its fatty acid tails (hydrocarbon chains)30
4758984835Unsaturated fatA lipid with at least one double bond between carbon atoms in its fatty acid tails (hydrocarbon chains)31
4758984836-oseending associated with carbohydrates32
4758984837-aseending associated with proteins that are enzymes33
4758984838Long term energy storage, Padding and InsulationFunction of Lipids34
4758984839Immediate energy source, structureFunction of carbohydrates35
4758984840Catalysts in chemical reactions, move substances, move cells, create structure, coordinate cell and body functionsFunction of proteins36
4758984841Store genetic informationFunction of nucleic acids37
4758984842CovalentType of bond that shares electrons38
4758984843WaterMost common compound in living things39
4758984844DenatureWhen the shape of an enzyme changes40
4758984845pH and temperatureThings that cause enzymes to denature41
4758984846SolidWhen water has the most hydrogen bonds42
4758984847GlycogenStored carbohydrate in animals43
4758984848Starch (amylose)Stored carbohydrate in a plant44
4758984849CelluloseStructural carbohydrate in plant cell walls45
4758984850InorganicType of compound that typically lacks carbon.46
4758984851OrganicType of compound that always has carbon47
4758984852MonomersSmaller compounds used to build large compounds48
4758984853DisaccharideTwo monosaccharides49
4758984854PolymerA large compound made of many repeating monomers50
4758984855PolysaccharideA complex carbohydrate made of many monosaccharides51
4758984856HydrolysisA reactions that combines monomers to form a polymer and uses water.52
4758984857Dehydration synthesisA reaction that produces water by breaking apart polymers.53
4758984858SolventWater can dissolve many things. It is an excellent _?_54
4758984859IronNeeded to make hemoglobin so red blood cells can carry oxygen.55

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