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4 types of compounds that are found in living things
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Carbs, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
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An individual unit that makes up a chain.
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Monomer
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A chain of monomers
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Polymers
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A large molecule
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Macromolecule
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Study of compounds that contain Carbon
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Organic chemistry
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*includes elements CHO in ratio 1-2-1
*includes glucose and starches *building blocks are monosaccharides |
Carb facts
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*store and release energy (short term)
*serve as structural purposes in plants&animals *make up cell membrane of animal cells *cellulose makes up cell walls of plants |
Carb functions
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*contains CHO
3 categories are fats, oils and waxes *building blocks are glycerol&fatty acids |
Lipid facts
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*store energy (long term)
*form biological/waterproof coverings *chemical messengers |
Lipid functions
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*include DNA&RNA
*conatins CHONP building blocks are nucleotides |
Nucleic acid facts
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To store and transmit and herditary and genetic information
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Nucleic acid function
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*include enzymes; they sped up chemical reaction cells
*contains CHON building blocks are amino acids |
Protein facts
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*control rates of chemical reactions
*regulate cell processes * form bones and muscles *help fight diseases |
Protein functions
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