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Biology Terms
Simple Biology terms that you should know
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Biology
9th Grade
09/15/2010

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carbohydrate
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a compound made up of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen, a major source of energy for organisms.
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response
Definition
specific reaction to a stimulus
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monomer
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small unit that can join with others to make polymers.
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polymer
Definition
large compound of monomers
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nucleic acid
Definition
macromolecule containing nitrogen, oxygen and carbon used for storing and transmitting genetic information
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protien
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organic molecule composed of amino acids used for the growth and repair of cells
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amino acid
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a compound with an amino group on one end and carbon on the other.
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peptide
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a chain of bonded amino acids which can then be bonded together to form proteins
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monosaccaride
Definition
single sugar molecule
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-ose
Definition
sugar
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-ase
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enzymes
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lipid
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a organic molecule containing fats, oils and waxes
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substrate
Definition
the reactant of a enzyme
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active site
Definition
is the pocket formed by the bending of protein
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activation energy
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the minimum amount of energy needed to get a reaction started
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starch
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a carbohydrate with a lot of glucose
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cellulose
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a polysaccharide that is the the chief consistent of plant tissue
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compound
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one unit molecule
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biuret reagent
Definition
test for the presence of proteins
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enzyme
Definition
protein that catalyze chemical reactions.
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brown paper test
Definition
test that checks for the presence of lipids
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organic molecule
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Organic molecules are substances found in living things,
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indicator
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its a chemical substance that shows the abstance or presents of a organic molecule
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nucleotide
Definition
the monomer of a nucleic acid
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iodine
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a substance used to test for starch
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Benedict solution
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a substance used ti indicate simple sugars
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element
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