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Science Final
Ch. 11 Vocabulary
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Science
8th Grade
06/02/2009

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organic compound
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a covalently bonded compound that contains carbon
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carbohydrate
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a class of energy-giving nutrients that includes sugars, starches, and fiber; contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
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lipid
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a fat molecule or a molecule that has similar properties; examples include oils, waxes, and steroids
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protein
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a molecule that is made up of amino acids and that is needed to build and repair body structures and to regulate processes
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nucleic acid
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molecule made up of subunits called nucleotides
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