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Chemical Interactions Chap. 5
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12/14/2010

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nucleic acid
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One of several carbon-based molecules that carry an organism's genetic code.
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protein
Definition
A macromolecule in living things that is made of smaller molecules called amino acids.
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isomer
Definition
Any of two or more compounds that contain the same atoms but that have different structures.
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carbohydrate
Definition
A type of carbon-based molecule in living things that include sugars and starches used for energy or as structural materials.
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lipid
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A type of carbon-based molecule in living things that include fats and oils used for energy or structural materials.
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enzyme
Definition
A type of protein that is a catalyst for chemical reactions in living things.
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monomer
Definition
One of many small, repeating units linked together to form a polymer.
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polymer
Definition
A very large carbon-based molecule made of smaller, repeating units.
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inorganic compound
Definition
All compounds that do not contain carbon and some types of carbon-containing compounds.
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hydrocarbon
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A compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen.
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plastic
Definition
A polymer that can be molded or shaped.
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organic compound
Definition
A compound that is based on carbon.
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