w5 31-40 Flashcards
1
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carbohydrate
A
The molecule that is the major source of energy for an organism.
2
Q
glucose
A
The monomer of carbohydrates (sugar).
3
Q
protein
A
The molecule needed by organisms for growth and repair.
4
Q
amino acid
A
The monomer of protein.
5
Q
enzyme
A
A protein that speeds up biological reactions.
6
Q
metabolism
A
A set of chemical reactions in the cells of living organisms to sustain life.
7
Q
lipid
A
The molecule that stores energy and is the main structure of cell membranes.
8
Q
solute
A
The substance that is dissolved in a solution.
9
Q
solvent
A
The substance in which the solute dissolves in a solution.
10
Q
eukaryotic
A
a cell that contains a nucleus
