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Define biomolecules.

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Biomolecules are chemicals that are made inside a living thing

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Define phospholipids.

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Phospholipids are fat-like substances in which one of the fatty acids is replaced by a phosphate group or has a phosphate group added to it.

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Define anabolic reactions.

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Anabolic reactions use energy to convert smaller molecules into larger molecules

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Define catabolic reactions.

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Catabolic reactions release energy when a complex molecule is broken down to a simpler form

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