Unit 3 List 1 Macromolecules Flashcards
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Macromolecule
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a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.
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organic
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Proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and lipids are the four major classes of biological macromolecules—large molecules necessary for life that are built from smaller organic molecules.
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monmoers
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atoms or small molecules that bond together to form more complex structures such as polymers
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Polymer
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A polymer is any of a class of natural or synthetic substances composed of very large molecules, called macromolecules, which are multiples of simpler chemical units called monomers
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Carbohydrates
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sugar molecules
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