Biology Quarter 2

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A polysaccharide found in the cell walls of plants.

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Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate that provides structural support to plant cells.

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Having a tendency to repel or fail to mix with water.

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Hydrophobic refers to substances that do not interact well with water, often found in fats and oils.

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The part of an amino acid that controls its shape and function.

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R-Group (or side chain) is the variable group in amino acids that determines their unique characteristics.

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid; the molecule that carries genetic information.

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DNA is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms.

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The main constituents of natural fats and oils, made up of a glycerol and 3 fatty acids.

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Triglycerides are the most common type of fat found in the body, serving as a major energy source.

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The basic unit of life, which can perform all life processes.

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Cell is the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.

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A type of bond that forms between two amino acids during protein synthesis.

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Peptide bond is a covalent bond that links amino acids together in a protein.

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The process by which cells convert glucose into energy in the presence of oxygen.

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Cellular respiration is the metabolic process that converts biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP.

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The molecule that acts as the primary energy carrier in cells.

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell.

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A type of RNA that carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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mRNA (messenger RNA) is responsible for conveying genetic information.