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1.4 Carbs and Lipids Flashcards

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Carbohydrate definition

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a biomolecule that consists of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen

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Function of carbohydrates

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energy source, building material, cell communication

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Monosaccharide definition

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the simplest form of carbohydrate, consisting of a single sugar unit; a building block for more complex carbohydrates

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Although all monosaccharides can occur in a _______ form, when formed in water, monosaccharides with five or more carbon atoms fold back on themselves to form a ____

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linear; ring

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When glucose forms a ring, there are ____ possible arrangements of the –OH group,
which is bound to the carbon at position 1: ________and ___________

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two; a-glucose and b-glucose

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Isomer definition

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A molecule that has the same chemical formula as another, but a different arrangement of atoms

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The different arrangements of the –OH group on glucose can give chemicals different ___________.

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properties

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Glucose, fructose, and galactose are _________ of each other.

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isomers

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Sugars typically have many _____ functional groups attached to them. This makes
them very _____ and means that small sugars are ______ soluble in water.

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polar; hydrophilic; highly

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True or false:

Monosaccharides are the sweetest.

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True

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As the number of monosaccharide units
that are linked together increases, the sweetness ________.

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decreases

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Disaccharide definition

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A carbohydrate molecule that is made from two monosaccharide units

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Glycosidic bond definition

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a bond between two monosaccharides

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The chemical shorthand for representing a
glycosidic bond between a 1-carbon and a 4-carbon is _______.

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1–> 4

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Disaccharide carbohydrate molecules contain the same functional groups that make monosaccharides _________. Therefore, they are easily ________ in water.

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hydrophilic; dissolved

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Complex carbohydrate definition

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a molecule that is composed of hundreds to thousands of monosaccharides linked together

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Some complex carbohydrates are important for ______ storage in cells, while others are essential for ______ support.

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energy; structural

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Polysaccharide molecule definition

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A polysaccharide molecule is a chain of monosaccharides with many subunits joined
by glycosidic linkages

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A polysaccharide is a macromolecule,
which is a very large molecule assembled by the _____ linkage of smaller subunit _______.

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covalent; molecules

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The dehydration synthesis reactions that assemble polysaccharides are examples of __________.

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polymerization

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Polymerization definition

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Polymerization is the process in which identical or variable subunits, called monomers, link together in a long chain to form a larger
molecule (polymer).

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Monomer definition

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a small molecule that can bind
chemically to other molecules

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Polymer definition

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a large molecule that is formed when monomers link together chemically in a chain

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True or false:

DNA is a type of polysaccharide.

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False

DNA is a type of polymer

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Polysaccharides are very polar and therefore very _______. However, since polysaccharides are such huge molecules, they attract water but cannot _____.
hydrophilic; dissolve
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Monosaccharide structure
chain, a-ring or b-ring
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Monosaccharide function
energy source, building blocks
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Monosaccharide example
glucose, ribose and deoxyribose
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Disaccharide structure
2 monomer subunits, with a or b linkage
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Disaccharide function
energy source
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Disaccharide example
sucrose, maltose and lactose
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Polysaccharide structure
very long chain or branching chain with a or b linkages
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Polysaccharide function
energy storage, structural support, and cell to cell communication
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Polysaccharide example
starch and cellulose
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Lipid definition
a non-polar compound made mostly of carbon and hydrogen
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True or false: Lipids are smaller than complex carbohydrates, so they are not considered to be macromolecules.
True
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Since lipids are generally _________, they do not dissolve in water. Their insolubility in water contributes to their ability to form cell ________-.
non-polar; membranes
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Lipid function
stored by cells to be used as an energy source, serve as hormones that regulate cellular activities and used as vitamins.
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Lipids in living organisms fall into 5 main categories:
fatty acids, fats, phospholipids, steroids, and waxes
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The structural backbone of most lipids is derived from ________ _______.
fatty acids
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Fatty acid definition
A fatty acid consists of a single hydrocarbon chain with a carboxyl functional group (-COOH) at one end
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As their chain length increases, fatty acids become progressively _______ water soluble.
less
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If the hydrocarbon chain of a fatty acid binds the maximum possible number of hydrogen atoms, and if all the carbons are linked to each other with single bonds, the fatty acid is said to be __________
saturated
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If there are double bonds in the fatty acid chain, then it is said to be ________. This means that the carbon chain has the potential to form more bonds with ________.
unsaturated; hydrogen
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Fatty acids with one double bond are ___________, and those with more than one double bond are ____________.
monounsaturated; polyunsaturated
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The presence of a double bond in an unsaturated fatty acid creates a kink in the molecule, which causes it to _______.
bend
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A fat is a lipid that is made from two types of molecules:
fatty acid and a glycerol molecule.
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Triglyceride definition
a fat; three fatty acid chains linked to a glycerol molecule
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Saturated fat definition
a lipid that is composed of saturated fatty acids with single bonds in their hydrocarbon chain
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Unsaturated fat definition
a lipid that is composed of unsaturated fatty acids with double bonds in their hydrocarbon chain
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Phospholipid definition
a lipid that consists of two fatty acids and a phosphate group bound to glycerol
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Like individual fatty acids, triglycerides generally become less fluid as the length of their fatty acid chain ________.
increases
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Warm-blooded mammals and birds are the exception in having mostly saturated fats, but these fats are _______ because of relatively ______ body temperature.
liquids; high
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Triglycerides function widely as stored _______.
energy
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Phospholipids are the primary lipids of cell ___________.
membranes
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In the most phospholipids, glycerol forms the backbone of the molecules. Only 2 of its binding sites, however, link to _____ _____. The third site links to a charged __________ group, which often binds to another polar or charged unit.
fatty acids; phosphate
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A phospholipid contains two hydrophobic fatty acids at one end, attached to a hydrophilic polar group, often called the _____ group
head
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Molecules that contain both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions are called __________ molecules.
amphipathic
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The head of an amphipathic molecule is the polar and _________ region.
hydrophilic
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The tail is the _______ lipid, which is composed of a _______ chain.
hydrophobic; carbon
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The hydrophilic end of a phospholipid faces ________ toward water, and the hydrophobic fatty acid tails face _______ toward each other
outward; inward
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Steroid definition
a lipid that is composed of four carbon rings
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The most abundant steroids, the _______, have a single polar ___ group at one end of the ring framework and a complex, non-polar __________ chain at the other end.
sterols; –OH; hydrocarbon
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Although sterols are almost completely ________, the single hydroxyl group gives one end a slightly polar, _______ character.
hydrophobic; hydrophilic
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A high concentration of cholesterol (steroid) in the bloodstream and a diet rich in saturated fats have been linked to the development of ____________, a condition in which fat deposits, or plaques, form on the inner lining of blood vessels.
atherosclerosis
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Wax definition
Waxes are large lipid molecules that are made of long fatty acid chains linked to alco- hols or carbon rings.
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Waxes are ________, extremely ________, and soft solids over a wide range of temperatures.
hydrophobic; non-polar
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Fatty acid structure
carboxyl group linked to a hydrocarbon chain
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Fatty acid function
cellular functions and energy storage
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Fatty acid example
stearic acid
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Fat structure
3 fatty acid chains linked to glycerol
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Fat function
energy storage and insulation
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Fat example
butter and olive oil
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Phospholipid structure
2 fatty acid chains and 1 phosphate group linked to glycerol
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Phospholipid function
cell membrane
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Phospholipid example
lipid bilayer
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Steroid structure
4 carbon rings
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Steriod function
hormone signalling, cell response to the environment and growth
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Steriod examples
testosterone and cholesterol
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Wax structure
long fatty acid chains linked to alcohol or carbon rings
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Wax function
water resistance and protection
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Wax examples
wax coating on fruits, leaves and stems
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Phospholipids are the main component of all _______ ________. They are formed from a glycerol molecule, two fatty acids, and an _____ phosphate-containing group.
plasma membranes; ionic
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Waxes are long fatty acid chains linked to alcohol or _____ structures. They function primarily as ___________ compounds.
ring; waterproofing
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Relate the chemical structure of carbohydrates to their physical properties and uses.
Carbohydrates are hydrocarbons that are dependent on their length, structure, and functional groups to determine their solubility. They are useful sources of structural materials and energy for living organisms.
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Humans use carbohydrates in many ways. How do humans use monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
Monosaccharides are the primary fuel source for human cells. They are broken down during energy production or polymerized to form disaccharide or polysaccharide chains. Disaccharides are mainly food in human food sources and lactose is a disaccharide found in milk. Polysaccharides are used for structural purposes and for glucose storage.
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Compare the polarity of carbohydrates and lipids. How does their polarity relate to their physical properties?
Carbohydrates are polar and lipids are non-polar. Polar carbohydrates are very hydrophilic and dissolve in water if they are small enough. Lipids are hydrophobic and insoluble in water. These properties make lipids useful in cell membranes and as water proofing molecules.
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Why are most polysaccharides insoluble in water?
Most polysaccharides are insoluble in water because they are too large to dissolve.
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Distinguish between a fatty acid and a fat.
A fatty acid is a long hydrocarbon chain with a carboxyl group on its end. Fat is composed of three fatty acid chains attached to a glycerol molecule.
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What happens to the acidic properties of a fatty acid when a fat is formed?
Acidic properties of fatty acids come from carboxylic acid functional groups and this quality does not exist in fat.
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Why are steroids important, even though they tend to have a bad reputation?
Steroids are important for normal growth, maintenance of the plasma membrane, hormonal signalling and development, even though some athletes misuse them.
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monosaccharides
simplest carbohydrate, consists of a single sugar molecule
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What is an isomer and give an example
Isomer – a molecule that has the same composition but different arrangement of atoms Ex. Glucose can have 2 possible OH group arrangements called α-glucose and β-glucose
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What makes sugars (monosaccharides) hydrophilic?
have many POLAR FUNCTIONAL GROUPS attached to them This makes sugars hydrophilic and thus highly soluble in water
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disaccharide
a carbohydrate molecule made up of TWO monosaccharides
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Monosaccharides are joined together by ________ and the resulting bonds are called _______
dehydration synthesis; glycosidic bonds
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glycosidic bond
a bond between two monosaccharides
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Polysaccharide
molecule that contains more than 2 linked monosaccharides Often contain hundreds to thousands of monosaccharides
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polymerization
the linking of smaller subunits to create a larger molecule
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monomer
a single subunit
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polymer
a large molecule that is formed when monomers link together
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cellulose
a polymer of glucose the most abundant organic molecule on earth provides structural support for plants
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If polysaccharides are hydrophilic, why don't they dissolve in water?
Polysaccharides are hydrophilic but are too large to dissolve in water
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monosaccharide structure
carbon chain or ring
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disaccharide structure
two monomers linked by glycosidic bond
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polysaccharide structure
branched or unbranched chains of monomers
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lipid
a non-polar compound that is made mostly of carbon and hydrogen (hydrophobic)
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fatty acid
a molecule that consists of a carboxyl group and a hydrocarbon chain
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fats
a combination of fatty acids and glycerol molecules
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triglyceride
a fat that contains three fatty acids linked to a glycerol molecule
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Fatty acids are linked to a ______ molecule via ______________
glycerol; dehydration synthesis
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saturated fats
lipids composed of saturated fatty acids with single bonds in their hydrocarbon chain
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unsaturated fats
lipids composed of unsaturated fatty acids with double bonds in their hydrocarbon chain
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phospholipid
a lipid that contains two fatty acids and a phosphate group bound to a glycerol
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phospholipid bilayer
a double layered membrane around cells/organelles
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steroid
a lipid that is composed of 4 carbon rings Used to make some hormones Can be modified into vitamins
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wax
a lipid that is formed when long fatty acid chains are joined to alcohols or carbon rings Form flexible, waterproof coatings on plant/animal parts May also be used to build structures such as honeycombs
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Polysaccharide molecule
A chain of monosaccraides with many subunits joined by GLYCOSIDIC LINKAGES

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