Chapter 3 Vocab

Front

Substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances

Back

Elements

Front

Two or more elements combine chemically

Back

Compound

Front

Rich organic compound of C, H, O

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Carbohydrate

Front

Fats, Oils, and Waxes

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Lipid

Front

Large organic molecules of C, H, O, N, and sometimes S.

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Protein

Front

Protein molecules made of smaller units

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Amino Acid

Front

Type of protein that accelerates chemical reactions in living organisms.

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Enzyme

Front

Instructions for life functions

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Nucleic Acid

Front

Genetic material carrying organism info, passed from parent to offspring.

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DNA

Front

Production of proteins

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RNA