Biology terms

Question 0

Lipids

Answer 0

are nonpolar molecules that store energy and are an important part of cell membranes

Question 1

Protein

Answer 1

Chain of amino acids

Question 2

Phospholipid

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makes up cell membranes, consist of 2 fatty acids and one glycerol and phosphate molecule

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DNA

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contains genetic information for cell activities

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Nucleic acid

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a large and complex organic molecule that stores and transports information

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Saturated fatty acids

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have the maximum number of hydrogen atoms possible
have no double bonds
solid at room temperature
made by animals
not good for you

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Unsaturated fatty acids

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have one or more double bonds
liquid at room temperature
made from plants

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Carbon atoms

Answer 7

Can make 4 bonds with other valence electrons

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Po4

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Phosphate

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Nh3

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Amino

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COOH

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Carboxyl

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Functional groups

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groups of atoms that influence the properties of molecules and the chemical reactions in which the molecules participate.

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Condensation reactions

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join monomers (small simple molecules) to form polymers. A condensation reaction releases water as a by product.

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Hydrolysis reaction

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water is used to split polymers into monomers

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Carbohydrates

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organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of about one carbon to two hydrogen atoms to one oxygen atom.
1:2:1 ratio C:H:O

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Polysaccharides

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A complex sugar, made of 3 or more monosaccharides

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Disaccharides

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Made of 2 monosaccharides

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Monosaccharides

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Basic sugar molecule

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Steroids

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composed of four fused carbon rings

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Waxes

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one long fatty acid chain bonded to one long alcohol

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Triglycerides

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consist of 3 fatty acids and one molecule of glycerol

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Nonpolar substances

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Do not mix in water

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Enzymes

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speed up chemical reactions and bind to specific substrates

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Substrate

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attaches to enzyme like a key into a lock

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Levels of structure

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straight line wraps around folds like acordion another chain is added