Unit 3: Biochemistry
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 lipids | used for long term energy storage, insulation, and water proofing; includes fats, oils, and waxes as examples |
| carbohydrate | used for quick energy; has a 1:2:1 ratio of C:H:O |
| organic compound | compound that contains carbon |
| inorganic compound | compound that does NOT contain carbon |
| monomer | small unit that can join together with other small units to form a larger molecule |
| polymer | large compound formed from the combinations of many of smaller molecules |
| enzyme | protein molecule that is a type of catalyst; speeds up reactions and not consumed by reaction |
| activation energy | energy needed for a reaction to start |
| proteins | contains elements CHON; made of amino acids; needed by the body for growth and repair, as enzymes, to fight disease, and transport things |
| nucleic acid | made of CHONP; stores hereditary information and make proteins; examples DNA and RNA |
| minerals | inorganic molecule that the body needs in small amounts; Ex Fe, Mg, and Na |
| condensation reaction | bonding of molecules due to the loss of H and OH forming a water |
| hydrolysis reaction | breakdown of a complex molecule by adding water |
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