Unit 3 Word Wall Pt. 1

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Macromolecule

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A large molecule made up of smaller molecules, also known as a polymer or biomolecule.

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Monomer

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A small molecule that makes up larger molecules, also known as building blocks or micromolecules.

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Protein

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A macromolecule with many functions in the body, made of amino acids.

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Lipid

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A macromolecule that provides long-term energy, insulation, and cell membrane structure, made of fatty acids.

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Carbohydrate

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A macromolecule that provides quick energy, made of monosaccharides.

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Nucleic Acid

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A macromolecule made of nucleotides that stores genetic information.

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Amino Acid

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The building blocks of proteins.

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Fatty Acid

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The building blocks of lipids.

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Monosaccharides

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The building blocks of carbohydrates.

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Nucleotide

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The building blocks of nucleic acids.