Biological Macromolecules

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Macromolecule

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A very large organic molecule composed of many smaller molecules

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Carbohydrate

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The main source of energy for living things. Has sugar monomers. Made of C, H, O.

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Monosaccharide

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Single sugar molecules. Monomers of carbohydrates.

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Lipids

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Fats and oils. Long term energy storage. Made of fatty acids and glycerol. Made of C, H, O.

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Fatty acids and glycerol

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Monomers of lipids

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Monomer

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Building blocks that make up a polymer

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Polymer

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A long molecule consisting of many similar or identical monomers linked together.

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Organic compounds

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Compounds that contain carbon

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Amino acids

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Building blocks of proteins

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Protein

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An organic compound that is made of one or more chains of amino acids. Provides structure. Contains C, H, O, and N.