organic compounds Flashcards


amino acid

a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl (�COOH) and an
amino (�NH2) group.


antibody

a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific
antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances that the body
recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances
in the blood.


ATP


Definition. Adenosine triphosphate, or
ATP for short, is the energy currency of life.
ATP is a high-energy molecule found in every cell.
Its job is to store and supply the cell with needed energy.


carbohydrate

any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and
living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They
contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and
typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal
body."water-soluble carbohydrates


DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly
all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the
carrier of genetic information.
the fundamental and distinctive characteristics or qualities
of someone or something, especially when regarded as
unchangeable."diversity is part of the company's DNA"


enzyme

a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to
bring about a specific biochemical reaction.


glucose

a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms
and is a component of many carbohydrates.
a syrup containing glucose and other sugars, made by
hydrolysis of starch and used in the food industry.


glycogen

a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates.
It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.


lipid

any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their
derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.


macromolecule

a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.


monomer

a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.


monosaccharide

any of the class of sugars (e.g., glucose) that cannot be hydrolyzed
to give a simpler sugar.


nucleic acid

a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA
or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.


organic compound

An organic compound is any member of a large class
of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose
molecules contain carbon.


phospholipid

a lipid containing a phosphate group in its molecule, e.g., lecithin.


polysaccharide

a carbohydrate (e.g., starch, cellulose, or glycogen) whose molecules
consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together.


protein

any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large
molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are
an essential part of all living organisms, especially as structural
components of body tissues such as muscle, hair, collagen, etc., and
as enzymes and antibodies.
proteins collectively, especially as a dietary
component."a diet high in protein"


RNA

ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its
principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA
for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some viruses
RNA rather than DNA carries the genetic information.


starch

.an odorless tasteless white substance occurring widely in
plant tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes. It is a
polysaccharide that functions as a carbohydrate store and is an
important constituent of the human diet.
2.powder or spray made from starch and used before
ironing to stiffen fabric or clothing.

verb


1.stiffen (fabric or clothing) with
starch."his immaculately starched shirt"
2.NORTH AMERICANinformal(of a boxer) defeat (an
opponent) by a knockout."Domenge starched Geddami in the
first"


amino acid

a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl and an amino

antibody


a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a
specific antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances that
the body recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign
substances in the blood.


ATP


Adenosine triphosphate, or ATP for short, is the energy
currency of life. ATP is a high-energy molecule found in every cell.
Its job is to store and supply the cell with needed energy.

carbohydrate


any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods
and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They
contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water and typically
can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.

DNA


deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in
nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes.
It is the carrier of genetic information.

enzyme


a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a
catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

glucose


a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living
organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates

glycogen


a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of
carbohydrates. It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.

lipid


any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or
their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.

macromolecule


a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.

monomer


a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to
form a polymer.

monosaccharide

any of the class of sugars that cannot be hydrolyzed to give a
simpler sugar.


nucleic acid


a complex organic substance present in living cells,
especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides
linked in a long chain.

organic compound


An organic compound is any member of a large class of gaseous,
liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose molecules contain carbon.


phospholipid

a lipid containing a phosphate group in its molecule

polysaccharide


a carbohydrate whose molecules consist of a number of sugar
molecules bonded together.

protein


any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist
of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino
acids and are an essential part of all living organisms, especially
as structural components of body tissues such as muscle, hair,
collagen,and as enzymes and antibodies.

RNA


ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells.
Its principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions
from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some
viruses RNA rather than DNA carries the genetic information.


starch


an odorless tasteless white substance occurring widely in
plant tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes. It is a
polysaccharide that functions as a carbohydrate store and is an
important constituent of the human diet


Amino acid

any of a class of organic compounds that contains at least one amino
- are the building blocks from which proteins are constructed.

Antibody

a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific
antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances that the body
recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances
in the blood.

ATP

is the energy currency of life. ATP is a high-energy
molecule found in every cell. Its job is to store and supply


Carbohydrates


Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers
found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products.

DNA

a substance that carries genetic information in the cells of
plants and animals


enzyme

are biological molecules (proteins) that act as catalysts and help
complex reactions occur everywhere in life. Let's say you ate a piece
of meat.

glucose

a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms
and is a component of many carbohydrates.


glycogen

a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates.
It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.

lipid

any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their
derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.


macromolecule

a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.


monomer

a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.


monosaccharide


Monosaccharides are the simplest form of
carbohydrates. They consist of one sugar and are usually colorless,
water-soluble, crystalline solids.

nucleic acid

a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA
or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.

organic compounds

An organic compound is any member of a large class
of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose
molecules contain carbon.

phospholipid

a lipid containing a phosphate group in its molecule

polysaccharide

a carbohydrate ( cellulose, or glycogen) whose molecules consist of a
number of sugar molecules bonded together.

protien

ny of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large
molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are
an essential part of all living organisms,


RNA

ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells.

starch

an odorless tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant
tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes. It is a
polysaccharide that functions as a carbohydrate store and is an
important constituent of the human diet.

amino acid

is a simple organic compound containing both a carboxy.

antibody

is a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a
specific antigen

ATP

is required for the biochemical reactions involved in any muscle contraction.

carbohydrate

is a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living
tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose.

DNA

is the fundamental and distinctive characteristics or qualities of
someone or something, especially when regarded as unchangeable

enzyme

is a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst
to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

glucose

is a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living
organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

glycogen

is a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of
carbohydrates. It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.

lipid

is any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their
derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.

macromolecule

is a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer

monomer

is molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.


monosaccharide

is any of the class of sugars (e.g., glucose) that cannot be
hydrolyzed to give a simpler sugar.

nucleic acid

is a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially
DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a
long chain.

organic compounds

is any member of a large class of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical
compounds whose molecules contain carbon

phospholipid

is a lipid containing a phosphate group in its molecule, e.g., lecithin.

polysaccharide

is a carbohydrate (e.g., starch, cellulose, or glycogen) whose
molecules consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded togeth

protein

ia any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of
large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and
are an essential part of all living organisms, especially as
structural components of body tissues such as muscle, hair, collagen,
etc., and as enzymes and antibodies.

RNA

is ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its
principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA
for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some viruses
RNA rather than DNA carries the genetic information.

starch

is an odorless tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant
tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes. It is a
polysaccharide that functions as a carbohydrate store and is an
important constituent of the human diet.

amino acid

Amino acids are biologically important organic
compounds containing amine

antibody
antibody Ab, also known as an
immunoglobulin Ig, is a large, Y-shaped protein produced mainly by
plasma cells that is used by the immune system to identify and
neutralize pathogens

ATP
ATP for short, is the energy currency of life.
ATP is a high-energy

carbohydrate

Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers
found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. Though often
maligned in trendy diets

DNA

DNA is what makes you uniquely you. It's that double helix
that your genes are made of. Your DNA accounts for why you
resemble your parents and it distinguishes you from your pet frog and
from everybody else.

enzyme

Enzymes are biological molecules (proteins) that act
as catalysts and help complex reactions occur everywhere in life

glucose
Glucose is a sugar with the molecular formula.
Glucose circulates in the blood of animals as blood suger

glycogen

is a multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that
serves as a form of energy storage in animals[2] and fungi.
The polysaccharide structure represents the main storage form of
glucose in the body

lipid

lipid is chemically defined as a substance that is
insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol, ether, and chloroform

macromolecule
a molecule containing a very large number of atoms,
such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polyme

monomer
a molecule that can be bonded to other identical
molecules to form a polymer.

monosaccharide
are the simplest form of carbohydrates. They consist
of one sugar and are usually colorless, water-soluble, crystalline solld

nucleic acid
a complex organic substance present in living cells,
especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides
linked in a long chain.

organic compound

organic compound is any member of a large class of
gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose
molecules contain carbon.

phospholipid
consist of a glycerol molecule, two fatty acids, and
a phosphate group that is modified by an alcoho

polysaccharide

protein
are polymeric carbohydrate molecules composed of long chains of
monosaccharide units bound together by glycosidic linkages and on hydrolysis

RNA
a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its
principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA
for controlling the synthesis of proteins

starch
is a polymeric carbohydrate consisting of a large
number of glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds.

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Amino Acid

An organic compound containing a corboxyl (-COOH) and an amino
(-NH2)

Antibody

a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific
antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances that the body
recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances
in the blood.

ATP (Adinosine Triphosphate)

A small molecule used in cells as a coenzyme, transports chemical
energy within cells for metabolism

Carbohydrate

Any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and
living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They
contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and
typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.

DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly
all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the
carrier of genetic information.

Enzyme

a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to
bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

Glucose

a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms
and is a component of many carbohydrates.

Glycogen

A substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates.
It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.

Lipid

A lipid is chemically defined as a substance that is
insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol, ether, and chloroform.
Lipids are an important component of living cells.
Together with carbohydrates and proteins, lipids are
the main constituents of plant and animal cells.

Macromolecule

a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.

Monosaccarides


Monosaccharides are the simplest form of
carbohydrates. They consist of one sugar and are usually colorless,
water-soluble, crystalline solids.

Monomer

a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.

Amino Acid

A simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl (�COOH) and an
amino (�NH2) group.

Antibody

A blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen.

ATP


ATP is a high-energy molecule found in every cell.
Its job is to store and supply the cell with needed energy.

Carbohydrate

Any one of various substances found in certain foods (such as bread,
rice, and potatoes) that provide your body with heat and energy and
are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

DNA

A substance that carries genetic information in the cells of plants,
animals and human.

Enzyme

a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to
bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

Glucose

a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms
and is a component of many carbohydrates.

Glycogen

a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates.
It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.

Lipid

any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their
derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.

Macromolecule

a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.

Monomer

a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.

Monosaccharide

any of the class of sugars (e.g., glucose) that cannot be hydrolyzed
to give a simpler sugar.

Nucleic Acid

a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA
or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.

Organic Compound

An organic compound is any member of a large class
of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose
molecules contain carbon.

Phospholipid

a lipid containing a phosphate group in its molecule, e.g., lecithin.

Polysaccharide

a carbohydrate (e.g., starch, cellulose, or glycogen) whose molecules
consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together.

Protein

a substance found in foods
(such as meat, milk, eggs, and beans) that is an important part of
the human diet

RNA

ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its
principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA
for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some viruses
RNA rather than DNA carries the genetic information.

Starch

an odorless tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant
tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes. It is a
polysaccharide that functions as a carbohydrate store and is an
important constituent of the human diet.

Amino Acid

a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl

Antibody

is a large, Y-shaped protein produced mainly by plasma cells that is
used by the immune system to identify and neutralize pathogens such as
bacteria and viruses.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a nucleoside triphosphate, a
small molecule used in cells as a coenzyme.

Carbohydrate


Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers
found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid is a molecule that carries the genetic
instructions used in the growth, development, functioning and
reproduction of all known living

enzyme


Enzymes are biological molecules (proteins) that act
as catalysts and help complex reactions occur everywhere in life.

glucose


Glucose is a sugar with the molecular formula

glycogen


Glycogen is a multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that
serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi.

lipid

A lipid is chemically defined as a substance that is
insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol, ether, and chloroform.

macromolecule


macromolecule is a very large molecule, such as
protein, commonly created by polymerization of smaller subunits (monomers).

monomer

a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.

monosaccharide


Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates.

nucleic acid

a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially
DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a
long chain.


organic compound

An organic compound is any member of a large class
of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose
molecules contain carbon.

phospholipid


Phospholipids consist of a glycerol molecule, two
fatty acids, and a phosphate group that is modified by an alcohol.


polysaccharide


Polysaccharides are polymeric carbohydrate molecules
composed of long chains of monosaccharide units bound together by
glycosidic linkages and on hydrolysis give the constituent
monosaccharides or oligosaccharides.


protein


Proteins are large biomolecules, or macromolecules,
consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues.

RNA


RNA stands for ribonucleic acid. It is an important
molecule with long chains of nucleotides.

starch


Starch or amylum is a polymeric carbohydrate consisting of a
large number of glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds.

Amino acid

An amino acids is an organic compound, and it serves as a
building block for proteins.

Antibody

An antibody is a protein made by the body that latches onto
foreign bacteria and viruses to make them ineffective. Each
antibody is designed to target a particular opponent.

ATP

a nucleotide derived from adenosine that occurs in muscle tissue; the
major source of energy for cellular reactionsSynonyms:

Carbohydrate

The word carbohydrate refers to a compound of carbon,
hydrogen, and oxygen that is a major source of energy for animals.
Carbohydrates can be found in many foods � especially in a
plate of spaghetti.

DNA

It's that double helix that your genes are made of. Your DNA
accounts for why you resemble your parents and it distinguishes you
from your pet frog and from everybody else.

Enzyme

an enzyme is a protein manufactured by a cell, and is a
catalyst in various biological functions. For example, enzymes help
break down larger molecules of starch, fat, and protein during digestion.

Glucose


Glucose is simple sugar. It's all kinds of sugar, and it's in
your blood, and your body needs it for energy. Most Americans sadly
consume far more glucose than necessary, and have enlarged
gluteus maximus muscles to show for it.

Glycogen

one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver
and broken down into glucose when needed by the body

Lipid

an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with
proteins and carbohydrates)

Macromolecule


any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals


Monomer

a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers

Monosaccharide

a sugar (like sucrose or fructose) that does not hydrolyse to give
other sugars; the simplest group of carbohydrates

Nucleic acid

(biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotide
chains that are vital constituents of all living cells

Organic compound


any compound of carbon and another element or a radical.

Phospholipid

any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid
and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes.

Polysaccharide

any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of
monosaccharide molecules.

Protein


Protein makes up your nails, your hair, and the egg on your
plate. This nitrogenous substance we call proteinconsists of
chains of amino acids and is necessary for life functions.

RNA

(biochemistry) a long linear polymer of nucleotides found in the
nucleus but mainly in the cytoplasm of a cell where it is associated
with microsomes; it transmits genetic information from DNA to the
cytoplasm and controls certain chemical processes in the cell.

Starch


Starch is the stuff that makes your shirt collar look crisp
and fresh. It's also the complex carbohydrate that potatoes and rice �
foods that are called starches � have lots of.

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Amino Acid: a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl
(�COOH) and an amino (�NH2) group.

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Antibody: a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a
specific antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances that
the body recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign
substances in the blood.

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ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate, or for short ATP, is the energy currency
of life. ATP is a high-energy molecule found in every cell. it's job
is to store and supply the cell with needed energy.

...

Carbohydrate: any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in
foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose.
They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and
typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.

...

DNA:
*deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in
nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It
is the carrier of genetic information.
*the fundamental and distinctive characteristics or qualities of
someone or something, especially when regarded as unchangeable.

...

Enzyme: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a
catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

...

Glucose: a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living
organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

...

Lipid: any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or
their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.

...

Macromolecule: a molecule containing a very large number of atoms,
such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.

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Monomer:a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to
form a polymer.

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Monosaccharide:Monosaccharides are the simplest form
of carbohydrates. They consist of one sugar and are usually colorless,
water-soluble, crystalline solids.

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Nucleic Acid:a complex organic substance present in living cells,
especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides
linked in a long chain.

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Organic compounds: An organic compound is any member
of a large class of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical
compounds whose molecules contain carbon.

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Phospholipid: Phospholipids consist of a glycerol
molecule, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group that is modified by
an alcohol. The phosphate group is the negatively-charged polar head,
which is hydrophilic. The fatty acid chains are the uncharged,
nonpolar tails, which are hydrophobic.

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Polysaccharide: polymeric carbohydrate molecules composed of long
chains of monosaccharide units bound together by glycosidic linkages
and on hydrolysis give the constituent monosaccharides or oligosaccharides.

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Protein: large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or
more long chains of amino acid residues.

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RNA: stands for ribonucleic acid. It is an important molecule with
long chains of nucleotides. A nucleotide contains a nitrogenous base,
a ribose sugar, and a phosphate. Just like DNA, RNA
is vital for living beings.

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Starch: an odorless tasteless white substance occurring widely in
plant tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes. It is a
polysaccharide that functions as a carbohydrate store and is an
important constituent of the human diet.

amino acid

Amino acids are biologically important organic compounds containing
amine and carboxylic acid functional groups, along with a side-chain
specific to each amino acid

antibody

An antibody (Ab), also known as an immunoglobulin
(Ig), is a large, Y-shaped protein produced mainly by plasma cells
that is used by the immune system to identify and neutralize pathogens
such as bacteria and viruses.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, or ATP for short, is the
energy currency of life. ATP is a high-energy
molecule found in every cell. Its job is to store and supply the cell
with needed energy

carbohydrate

any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and
living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They
contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and
typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.

DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly
all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the
carrier of genetic information

enzyme

a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to
bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

glucose

a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms
and is a component of many carbohydrates.

glycogen

a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates.
It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.

lipid

any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their
derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.

macromolecule

a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.

monomer

a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.

monosaccharide

ny of the class of sugars that cannot be hydrolyzed to give a simpler sugar.

nucleic acid

a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA
or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.

organic compound

An organic compound is any member of a large class
of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose
molecules contain carbon.

phospholipid

a lipid containing a phosphate group in its molecule

polysaccharide

a carbohydrate (e.g., starch, cellulose, or glycogen) whose molecules
consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together

protein

any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large
molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are
an essential part of all living organisms, especially as structural
components of body tissues such as muscle, hair, collagen, etc., and
as enzymes and antibodies.

RNA

ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its
principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA
for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some viruses
RNA rather than DNA carries the genetic information.

starch

an odorless tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant
tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes. It is a
polysaccharide that functions as a carbohydrate store and is an
important constituent of the human diet.


amino acid


mino acids are biologically important organic compounds
containing amine and carboxylic acid functional groups, along with a
side-chain specific to each amino acid.


antibody


An antibody (Ab, also known
as an immunoglobulin (Ig), is a large, Y-shaped protein produced
mainly by plasma cells that is used by the immune system to identify
and neutralize pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.)


ATP


Adenosine triphosphate, or ATP
for short, is the energy currency of life.
ATP is a high-energy molecule found in every
cell. Its job is to store and supply the cell with needed energy.


carbohydrate


the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains,
vegetables and milk products. Though often maligned in trendy
diets, carbohydrates� one of the basic food groups �
are important to a healthy life.


DNA


Deoxyribonucleic acid is a molecule that carries the genetic
instructions used in the growth, development, functioning and
reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses


enzyme


biological molecules (proteins) that act as catalysts and help
complex reactions occur everywhere in life. Let's say you ate a
piece of meat. Proteases would go to work and help break down the
peptide bonds between the amino acids.


glucose


a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living
organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.


glycogen


Glycogen is a multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that
serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi. The
polysaccharide structure represents the main storage form of glucose
in the body.


lipid


At the bottom is the common phospholipid phosphatidylcholine.
In biology, lipids comprise a group of naturally
occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble
vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K), monoglycerides,
diglycerides, triglycerides, phospholipids, and others.


macromolecule


a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.


monomer


a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to
form a polymer.


monosaccharide


Monosaccharides are the simplest form of
carbohydrates. They consist of one sugar and are usually colorless,
water-soluble, crystalline solids. Some
monosaccharides have a sweet taste. Examples of
monosaccharides include glucose (dextrose), fructose,
galactose, and ribose.


nucleic acid


a complex organic substance present in living cells,
especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides
linked in a long chain.


organic compound


An organic compound is any
member of a large class of gaseous, liquid, or solid
chemical compounds whose molecules
contain carbon.


phospholipid


consist of a glycerol molecule, two fatty acids, and a
phosphate group that is modified by an alcohol. The phosphate group
is the negatively-charged polar head, which is hydrophilic. The
fatty acid chains are the uncharged, nonpolar tails, which are hydrophobic.


polysaccharide


are polymeric carbohydrate molecules composed of long chains
of monosaccharide units bound together by glycosidic linkages and on
hydrolysis give the constituent monosaccharides or oligosaccharides.
They range in structure from linear to highly branched.


protein


Proteins are large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting
of one or more long chains of amino acid residues.


RNA


stands for ribonucleic acid. It is an important molecule with
long chains of nucleotides. A nucleotide contains a nitrogenous
base, a ribose sugar, and a phosphate. Just like DNA, RNA
is vital for living beings.


starch


Starch or amylum is a polymeric carbohydrate consisting of a
large number of glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds. This
polysaccharide is produced by most green plants as an energy store.

amino acid

a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl (�COOH) and an
amino (�NH2) group


antibody

a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific
antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances that the body
recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances
in the blood.

atp

Adenosine triphosphate

carbohydrate

any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and
living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They
contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and
typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.

DNA

the fundamental and distinctive characteristics or qualities of
someone or something, especially when regarded as unchangeabl


enzyme

a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to
bring about a specific biochemical reaction.


glucose

a syrup containing glucose and other sugars, made by hydrolysis of
starch and used in the food industry.

glycogen

a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates.
It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.


lipid

any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their
derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.


macromolecule

a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.


monomer

a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.


monosaccharide

any of the class of sugars (e.g., glucose) that cannot be hydrolyzed
to give a simpler sugar


nucleic acid

any of the class of sugars (e.g., glucose) that cannot be hydrolyzed
to give a simpler sugar

organic compound

is any member of a large class of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical
compounds whose molecules contain carbon.


phospholipid

a lipid containing a phosphate group in its molecule, e.g., lecithin.


polysaccharide

a carbohydrate (e.g., starch, cellulose, or glycogen) whose molecules
consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together.


protein

proteins collectively, especially as a dietary component.

RNA

ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its
principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA
for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some viruses
RNA rather than DNA carries the genetic information.


starch

an odorless tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant
tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes. It is a
polysaccharide that functions as a carbohydrate store and is an
important constituent of the human diet

Amino Acid

Very important organic compound containing amine and carboxylic

Antibody

Large Y shaped

Carbohydrate


Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers
found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. Though often
maligned in trendy diets, carbohydrates� one of the
basic food groups � are important to a healthy life.Aug 25, 2015

DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly
all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the
carrier of genetic information.

enzyme

a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to
bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

glucose

a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms
and is a component of many carbohydrates.

Glycogen

a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates.
It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.

Lipid

any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their
derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.

Marcomolecule

a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.

Amino Acid

Very important organic compound containing amine and carboxylic

Antibody

Large Y shaped

Carbohydrate


Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers
found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. Though often
maligned in trendy diets, carbohydrates� one of the
basic food groups � are important to a healthy life.Aug 25, 2015

DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly
all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the
carrier of genetic information.

enzyme

a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to
bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

glucose

a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms
and is a component of many carbohydrates.

Glycogen

a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates.
It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.

Lipid

any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their
derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.

Marcomolecule

a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.

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amino acid

a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl (�COOH) and an
amino (�NH2) group.

antibody

a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific
antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances that the body
recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances
in the blood.


ATP

the energy currency of life


carbohydrate

any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and
living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They
contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and
typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.


DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly
all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the
carrier of genetic information.


enzyme

a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to
bring about a specific biochemical reaction.


glucose

a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms
and is a component of many carbohydrates.


glycogen

a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates.
It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.


lipid

any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their
derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.


macromolecule

a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.


monomer

a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.


monosaccharide

any of the class of sugars (e.g., glucose) that cannot be hydrolyzed
to give a simpler sugar.


nucleic acid

a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA
or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.


organic compound

An organic compound is any member of a large class
of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose
molecules contain carbon.


phospholipid

a lipid containing a phosphate group in its molecule, e.g., lecithin.


polysaccharide

a carbohydrate (e.g., starch, cellulose, or glycogen) whose molecules
consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together.


protein

proteins collectively, especially as a dietary component.


RNA

ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its
principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA
for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some viruses
RNA rather than DNA carries the genetic information.


starch

an odorless tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant
tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes. It is a
polysaccharide that functions as a carbohydrate store and is an
important constituent of the human diet.

Amino acid

a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl (�COOH) and an
amino (�NH2) group

Antibody

a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific
antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances that the body
recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances
in the blood.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, or ATP for short, is the
energy currency of life. ATP is a high-energy
molecule found in every cell. Its job is to store and supply the cell
with needed ener

carbohydrate

any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and
living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They
contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and
typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal
body."water-soluble carbohydrates

DNA

the fundamental and distinctive characteristics or qualities of
someone or something, especially when regarded as unchangeable.

enzyme

a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to
bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

glucose

a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms
and is a component of many carbohydrates.
a syrup containing glucose and other sugars, made by
hydrolysis of starch and used in the food industry.

glycogen

a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates.
It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.

lipid

any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or
their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.

macromolecule

a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.

monomer

a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.

monosaccharide

any of the class of sugars (e.g., glucose) that cannot be hydrolyzed
to give a simpler sugar.

nucleic acid

a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA
or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.

organic compound

An organic compound is any member of a large class
of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose
molecules contain carbon.

phospholipid

a lipid containing a phosphate group in its molecule, e.g., lecithin.

polysaccharide

a carbohydrate (e.g., starch, cellulose, or glycogen) whose molecules
consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together.

protien

any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large
molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are
an essential part of all living organisms, especially as structural
components of body tissues such as muscle, hair, collagen, etc., and
as enzymes and antibodies.
proteins collectively, especially as a dietary
component."a diet high in protein"

RNA

ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells.
Its principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions
from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some
viruses RNA rather than DNA carries the genetic information.

startch

.an odorless tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant
tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes. It is a
polysaccharide that functions as a carbohydrate store and is an
important constituent of the human diet.

amino acid

a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl (�COOH) and an
amino (�NH2) group.

antibody

a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific
antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances that the body
recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances
in the blood.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, or ATP for short, is the
energy currency of life. ATP is a high-energy
molecule found in every cell. Its job is to store and supply the cell
with needed energy.


carbohydrate

any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and
living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They
contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and
typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.


DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly
all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the
carrier of genetic information.


enzyme


Enzymes are biological molecules (proteins) that act
as catalysts and help complex reactions occur everywhere in life.
Let's say you ate a piece of meat. Proteases would go to work and help
break down the peptide bonds between the amino acids.


glucose

a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms
and is a component of many carbohydrates.


glycogen

a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates.
It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.


lipid

any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their
derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.


macromolecule

a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.

monomer

a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.


monosaccharide

any of the class of sugars (e.g., glucose) that cannot be hydrolyzed
to give a simpler sugar.


nucleic acid

a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA
or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.


organic compound

An organic compound is any member of a large class
of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose
molecules contain carbon.


phospholipid

a lipid containing a phosphate group in its molecule, e.g., lecithin.


polysaccharide

a carbohydrate (e.g., starch, cellulose, or glycogen) whose molecules
consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together.


protein

any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large
molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are
an essential part of all living organisms, especially as structural
components of body tissues such as muscle, hair, collagen, etc., and
as enzymes and antibodies.


RNA

ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its
principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA
for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some viruses
RNA rather than DNA carries the genetic information.


starch

an odorless tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant
tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes. It is a
polysaccharide that functions as a carbohydrate store and is an
important constituent of the human diet.

Amino Acid

a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl (�COOH) and an
amino (�NH2) group.

Antibody

a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific
antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances that the body
recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances
in the blood

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, or ATP for short, is the
energy currency of life. ATP is a high-energy
molecule found in every cell. Its job is to store and supply the cell
with needed energy.

carbohydrate

any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and
living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They
contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and
typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.

DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly
all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the
carrier of genetic information.

enzyme

a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to
bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

glucose

a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms
and is a component of many carbohydrates.


glycogen

a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates.
It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.

lipid

any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their
derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.

macromolecule

a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a
protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.

monomer

a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.

monosaccharide

any of the class of sugars (e.g., glucose) that cannot be hydrolyzed
to give a simpler sugar.


nucleic acid

a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA
or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.

organic compound

An organic compound is any member of a large class
of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose
molecules contain carbon.

phospholipid

a lipid containing a phosphate group in its molecule, e.g., lecithin

polysaccharide

a carbohydrate (e.g., starch, cellulose, or glycogen) whose molecules
consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together.

protein

any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large
molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are
an essential part of all living organisms, especially as structural
components of body tissues such as muscle, hair, collagen, etc., and
as enzymes and antibodies.

RNA

ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its
principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA
for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some viruses
RNA rather than DNA carries the genetic information.

starch

an odorless tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant
tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes. It is a
polysaccharide that functions as a carbohydrate store and is an
important constituent of the human diet.

amino acid

a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl (�COOH)
and an amino (�NH2) group.


antibody

a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific
antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances that the body
recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances
in the blood.

ATP

. Adenosine triphosphate, or ATP for short, is the
energy currency of life. ATP is a high-energy
molecule found in every cell. Its job is to store and supply the cell
with needed energy.


carbohydrate

any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and
living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They
contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and
typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.


DNA

the fundamental and distinctive characteristics or qualities of
someone or something, especially when regarded as unchangeable.


enzyme

a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to
bring about a specific biochemical reaction.


glucose

a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms
and is a component of many carbohydrates.


glycogen

a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates.
It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.


lipid

any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their
derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic
solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.


macromolecule

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amino acid

A simple Organic Compound containing both a carboxy group.

antibody

An antibody also known as an immunoglobulin is a large shaped protein
produced mainly by plasma cells that is used by the immune system to
identify and neutralize pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.

ATP

ATP for short is the energy currency of life.

carbohydrate

Food consisting of or containing a lot of carbohydrate.

DNA

The fundamental and distinctive characteristics or qualities or something,
Especially when regarded as unchangable.

enzyme

A substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring
about a specific biochemical reaction.

gluclose

A syrup containing gluclose and other sugars,made by hydrolysis of
starch and used in the food industry.

glycogen

A substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates.

lipid

Any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives
and are insouble in water but souble in organic solvents.

Macromolecule

A molecule containing a very large number of atoms,such as a
protein,nucleic acid,or synthetic polymer.

Monomer

A molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.

monosaccharide

monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates.

nucleic acid

a complex organic substance present in living cells,especially dna.

organic compound

an organic compound is any member of a large class of gaseous liquid
or solid.

phospholipid

phospholiquid consist of a glycerol molecule two fatty acids.

polysaccharide

polysaccharides are polymeric carbohydrate molecules composed of long
chains of monosaccharide.

protein

proteins are large biomolecules or macromolecules.

RNA

it is an important molecule with long chains of nucleotides.

starch

stiffen fabric or clothing with starch.

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Lipid

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Protein

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Chemical bond

An agreement with legal force, in particular.

Chemical reaction

A process that involves rearrangement of the molecular or ionic
structure of a substance,as opposed to a change in physical form or a
nuclear reaction.

Compound

A thing that is Composed of two or more separate elements a mixure.

Lipid

A lipid is chemically defined as a substance that is insouble in
water and souble in alchol,ether,and chloroform.

Organic Compound

An Organic Compound is any member of a large class of Molecules contain
Carbon.

Protein

Proteins are large biomolecules,or macromolecules,consisting of one
or more long Chains.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits,grains,
vegetables and milk products.

Nucleic Acids

A complex Organic Substance present in living cells.

Molecule

A group of atoms bonded together representing the smallest fundamental.

Chemical Formula

A mathematical Relationship or rule expressed in symbols.