macromol vocab

Front

Process of changing a protein's shape

Back

denature

Front

Smallest unit of most compounds displaying all properties of that compound

Back

molecule

Front

Compound with an amino group at one end and a carboxyl group at the other; monomer of proteins.

Back

Amino acid

Front

Energy-containing biomolecule, building blocks of lipids

Back

fatty acid

Front

Energy needed to start a reaction

Back

Activation energy

Front

Compound of C, H, O in 1:2:1 ratio

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

Nutrient that protects organs, insulates, and stores energy.

Back

fat

Front

Molecules made of many monomers

Back

Polymers

Front

Macromolecule for genetic info:

Back

Nucleic acid

Front

Protein catalyst that speeds up a biological reaction and lowers activation energy.

Back

enzyme