Chapter 2: Understanding Words Flashcards
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bio
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life: biochemistry- branch of science dealing with the chemistry of life forms
2
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di
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two: disaccharide- a molecule composed of two bonded simple sugar units
3
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iso
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equal: isotope- atom that has the same atomic number as another but has a different atomic weight
4
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lip
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fat: lipids- group of organic compounds that include fats
5
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mono
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one: monosaccharide- a molecule consisting of a simple sugar sugar unit
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poly
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many: polyunsaturated- molecule with 2 or more double bonds between its carbon atoms
7
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sacchar
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sugar: monosaccharide- a molecule consisting of a simple sugar unit
8
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syn
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together: synthesis- process by which chemicals join to form new types of chemicals
