Biochemicals of life Flashcards
1
Q
atoms
A
building blocks of matter
2
Q
element
A
a simple atom that can not be broken down
3
Q
compound
A
two or more different types of atoms that chemically combined
4
Q
molecule
A
Two or more atoms that chemically combined
5
Q
macromolecules
A
the formation of molecules
6
Q
water
A
H20
7
Q
carbs
A
short term energy
8
Q
sugar
A
glucose
9
Q
starch
A
an enzyme that speeds up digestion
10
Q
proteins
A
biochemicals that gives you muscle
11
Q
amino acids
A
building blocks of proteins
12
Q
emzymes
A
proteins that creates a chemical reaction to speed up a process
13
Q
lipids
A
long term energy
14
Q
fats
A
solid lipids
15
Q
oils
A
liquid lipids
