| Term | Definition |
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carbohydrate |
have the 1:2:1 ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen |
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simple sugars |
makes up DNA & RNA |
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protein |
amino acids can form a larger molecule called a _________ |
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amino acid |
this organic compund has a -NH 2 group and a -COOH group |
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lipid |
Cholesterol is a type of ____. |
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Cholesterol |
_____ is needed to build cell membranes |
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Nucleotide is to DNA |
____ as amino acid is to protein |
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nitrogen |
the element found in proteins but not in carbohydrates and fats |
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proteins |
Enzymes that act as organic catalysts are made of ____. |
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Amino acids |
Proteins are made of building blocks called _____. |
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Carbohydrate |
a monosaccharide is a _____ |
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nucleotides |
RNA molecules are made of ____ |
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organic compounds |
lipid, carbohydrate and protein are types of ____ |
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lipids |
are not soluble in water |
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sugars |
carbohydrates are _____ |
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ribose |
nucleic acid - RNA contain the sugar ____ |
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deoxyribose |
nucleic acid - DNA contain the sugar ____ |