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6003399224ElementBasic building block of physical matter. Cannot be broken down to simpler structure.0
6003402423AtomThe smallest unit of an element.1
6003404323CompoundA chemical substance composed of two or more atoms of elements.2
6003409862MoleculeThe smallest unit of a compound.3
6003412947pH 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 7.4
6003421345PolymerA substance made of "many parts".5
6003424695Organic CompoundGrouping of elements that always includes carbon. Essential to life's cellular processes.6
6003428759CarbohydrateOrganic compound that is the quickest energy source for life. Contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (sugars and starches).7
6003437201LipidOrganic compound used for long term energy storage and makes up cell membranes. Contains carbon and hydrogen (fat, oil, wax).8
6003446569ProteinOrganic compound used for growth and repair that includes the enzyme group. Contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.9
6003453755Nucleic AcidOrganic compounds also known as DNA or RNA that code for all genetic information essential to life. Contains hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorous.10
6003462872NucleotideMonomer of a nucleic acid, composed of a 5-Carbon sugar, phosphate group and a nitrogenous base.11
6003468747Amino AcidMonomer of a protein, includes a variable side chain which makes each one unique.12
6003473456CelluloseRigid carbohydrate that is found in the cell wall of plant cells.13
6003478515InsulinProtein hormone released by the pancreas in response to blood glucose levels.14
6003483507HemoglobinProtein in red blood cells containing iron; is responsible for circulating oxygen in the blood stream.15
6003488062EnzymeA type of protein that breaks compounds down and speeds up reactions.16
6003492177SubstrateThe molecule to which an enzyme binds and acts upon (puzzle pieces).17
6003498552Active SiteSite on an enzyme that binds to the substrate and triggers a chemical reaction, also determines the type of substrate to be acted upon.18
6003507948Activation EnergyThe necessary energy to start a chemical reaction.19

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