biology A & B Flashcards
macromolecule
a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.
macronutrient & micronutrient
Nutrients that organisms require a small amount of (but are still essential)
Vitamins & Minerals
Nutrients that organisms require a LARGE amount of
Biomolecules: Carbs, Fats, Protein, Nucleic Acids
carbohydrate
quick energy, stored energy, strucural molecules
lipid
stored energy, insulation, cell membranes and hormones
protein
muscles, enzymes, immune, strucural molecules, hormones and more
nucleic acid
heredity and genetic instructions
polymer
A polymer is a substance or material that consists of very large molecules, or macromolecules
monomer
atoms or small molecules that bond together to form more complex structures such as polymers
monosaccharide
Monosaccharides, also called simple sugars, are the simplest forms of sugars and cant be broken down
fatty acid
During digestion, the body breaks down fats into fatty acids,
amino acid
molecules that combine to form proteins
nucleotide
A molecule that is the basic building block of the nucleic acids DNA and RNA.
vitamin
a group of substances that are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development.
mineral
those elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally.
metabolism
all the chemical processes going on continuously inside your body that allow life and normal functioning
