Chapter 2.0 Flashcards
bio-
life
biochemistry
branch of science dealing with the chemistry of life forms
di-
two
disaccharide
a molecule composed of two bonded simple sugar units
glyc-
sweet
glycogen-
complex carbohydrate composed of glucose molecules bonded in a particular way
iso-
equal
isotope
atom that has the same atomic number as another atom but a different atomic weight
lip-
fat
lipids
groups of organic compounds that includes fats
-lyt
break down
electrolyte
substance that breaks down and releases ions in water
mono-
one
monosaccharides
a molecule consisting of a single simple sugar unit
poly-
many
polyunsaturated
molecule with two or more double bonds between its carbon atoms
sacchar-
sugar
monosaccharide
a molecule consisting of a single cimple sugar unit
syn-
together
synthesis
process by which chemicals join to form new types of chemicals