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Biochemistry Flashcards

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Polymer

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A big molecule made of repeating subunits (starch,carb…)

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Amino acid

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The unit molecule of protein

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Polymerization

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A process that links amino acids to form proteins

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Protein denaturation

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A process where a protein loses its shape due to excessive heat, a change in ph, or heavy metals

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Glucose

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A monosaccharide (simple sugar) used in human cells

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Emulsifier

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A substance such as soap which helps break down lipids

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Starch

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The storage form of carbohydrate in plants

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Phospholipid

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A lipid that’s makes up a significant part of the cell membrane

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Nucleotide

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The subunit of nucleic acids

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Glycogen

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The storage form of carbohydrate in animals

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What are the 4 elements most often found in organic molecules

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Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen

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Which element is only found in amino acids and nucleotides

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Nitrogen

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What are the 4 major classes of biological molecules

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Carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins

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Which bio molecule forms enzymes

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Proteins

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15
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Which bio molecule makes up genes

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Nucleic acid

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Which bio molecule is involved in energy storage

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Lipids

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When many simple sugar molecules are joined together

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Polysaccharide

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When many amino acids are joined together

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Polypeptide

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When glycerol and fatty acids are joined together

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Neutral fat

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When many nucleotides are joined together

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Nucleic acids

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The bonds between amino acids in a polypeptide are called

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Peptide bonds

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ATP is a

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Nucleotide associated with energy in the body

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What are the 3 components that make up a nucleotide

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Nitrogen base, phosphate, sugar

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