biology quizz Flashcards
1
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Organic
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compound derived from living things; contain carbon
2
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Inorganic
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compound not derived from a living thing
3
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Monomer
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a simple molecule
4
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Polymer
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compound consisting of repeatedly linked monomers
5
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Macromolecule
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large polymer
6
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Hydrolysis
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breaking down of polymers or macromolecules
7
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Condensation
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chemical reaction where monomer form polymers
8
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Exergonic
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type of reaction that releases energy
9
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Endergonic
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type of reaction that absorbs energy
10
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Functional Group
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Cluster of atoms that influence the properties of the molecules they compose
11
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Lipids
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macromolecule that does not dissolve in water
12
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Protein
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macromolecule composed of C, O, H and N.
13
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Starch
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Long chain of glucose molecules
14
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Amino acids
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monomer of protein
15
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Nucleic Acid
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stores information to create proteins
