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| maintaining internal conditions, like temperature and pH |
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| building blocks of polymers/macromolecules |
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| polymer of amino acid; functions as enzymes and to fight disease; examples: catalase |
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| polymer of fatty acids; functions in energy storage 9long term energy), insulation, and cell membrane structure; examples: oils and fats |
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| polymer of monosaccharides; functions as an energy source (quick energy) and in plant structure; examples: glucose, starch, cellulose |
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| polymer of nucleotides; functions in heredity and protein synthesis; DNA and RNA |
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| catalysts; these speed the rate of reactions; end in -ase |
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| catalysts; these speed the rate of reactions; end in -ase |
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| molecule that binds to an enzymes active site |
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| organic nutrients needed in small amounts for enzyme function |
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| inorganic nutrients needed in small amounts for enzyme function; examples: iron and calcium |
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| in an experiment, this is the group given the 'normal' conditions |
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| variable the scientist changes |
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| variable that scientists record; scientist cannot change this |
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| molecule with areas of positive and negative charge |
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| molecule that does NOT have positive and negative areas |
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| water loving; polar; dissolves in water; example: sugar |
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| water fearing; nonpolar; does not dissolve in water; example: oil |
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| in this type of bond, electrons are shared; this bond joins monomers into polymers |
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| this type of bond occurs when the + area of one polar molecule is attracted to the - area of another polar molecule |
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| water 'sticks' to itself due to hydrogen bonding |
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| transformation of water from a liquid to a gas; causes cooling |
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