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| A small molecule that acts as the building blocks of proteins. |
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| Compounds such as sugar, starch, and grains. The main energy source of the body. |
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| The simplest sugar - a sugar building block. Ex: glucose, fructose, galactose. |
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| A chain of monosaccharides (sugars) bonded together. A carbohydrate. |
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| Is hydrophobic, or insoluble in water. Ex: Fat, oil, or butter. Necessary to maintain cell membranes, create certain hormones, and an energy source. |
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