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| Compounds that have the same simple formula, but different three dimensional structures |
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| a large molecule formed when many smaller molecules bond together |
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| an organic compound composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen with a ratio of about two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom for every carbon atom; they are used by cells to store and release energy |
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| organic compounds that have a large proportion (much greater than 2 to 1) of C-H bonds and less oxygen than carbohydrates; we also call these fats |
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| a large, complex polymer composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitogen and usually sulfur; they provide structure for tissues and organs and carry out cell metabolism |
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| the basic building blocks of proteins |
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| the covalent bond formed between amino acids |
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| a protein that changes the rate of a chemical reaction |
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| a complex macromolecule that stores cellular information in the form of a code |
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| the subunits that make up nucleic acids; they have a phosphate group, a simple sugar, and nitrogen base |
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