Biomolecules Vocab Flashcard

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Amino Acid

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A molecule with an amine group, a carboxylic acid group, and a specific side chain.

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Biomolecule

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A molecule produced by living things.

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Carbohydrate

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A biomolecule with H, C, O in a 1:2:1 ratio, serving as a primary energy source and structural support.

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Cellular Respiration

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Cells convert chemical energy in compounds (like sugars) into usable energy; can be aerobic or anaerobic.

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Dehydration Synthesis

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The process where water is released to bond monomers into polymers.

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Disaccharide

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A double sugar

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Monomer

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A single molecule that can combine with others of the same type to form a complex molecule.

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Lipids

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A diverse group of hydrophobic biomolecules including fats, oils, and waxes.

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Hydrolysis

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The process of adding water to break polymer bonds.

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Nucleic Acid

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A nucleotide polymer that stores and transfers genetic information.