Biomolecules Flashcards

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Monomer

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A smaller part of a larger molecule; subunit

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Polymer

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A large molecule comprised of smaller monomers

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Carbohydrate

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Made of C, H, and O and includes starches and sugars

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Fatty Acid

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Chains of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms (found in lipids)

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Protein

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A polymer that is comprised of amino acids

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Amino Acid

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The monomers of a protein

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Lipid

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Made of C, H, and O and includes waxes, oils, and cholesterol

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Nucleotide

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The monomer of nucleic acid

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Nucleic Acid

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Made of DNA and RNA

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Peptide Bond

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The bonds that hold amino acids together