LJ#31-40 Flashcards
Carbohydrate
molecule that is the major source of energy for an organism
Glucose
a monomer of carbohydrates (sugar).
Protein
molecule needed by organisms for growth and repair
Amino Acid
the monomer of protein
Enzyme
protein that speeds up biological reactions
Metabolism
set of chemical reactions in the cells of living organims to sustain life.
Lipid
molecule that stores energy and is the main structure of a cell membrane
Solute
the substance that is dissolved in a solution.
Solvent
the substance in which the solute dissolves in a solution.
Eukaryotic
a cell that contains a nucleus.
molecule that is the major source of energy for an organism
Carbohydrate
a monomer of carbohydrates (sugar).
Glucose
molecule needed by organisms for growth and repair
Protein
the monomer of protein
Amino Acid
protein that speeds up biological reactions
Enzyme