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Biology Vocab 10/11
Quiz on vocabulary - Mrs. Emerson's Class - 10/11
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Biology
9th Grade
10/01/2013

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Protein
Definition
A chain of amino acids.
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Amino Acid
Definition
A small molecule that acts as the building blocks of proteins.
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Carbohydrate
Definition
Compounds such as sugar, starch, and grains. The main energy source of the body.
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Monosaccharide
Definition
The simplest sugar - a sugar building block. Ex: glucose, fructose, galactose.
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Polysaccharide
Definition
A chain of monosaccharides (sugars) bonded together. A carbohydrate.
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Lipid
Definition
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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Steroid
Definition
A kind of lipid.
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