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Monomers of proteins
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Amino acids (be able to recognize one)
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Structure of carbohydrates
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1:2:1 ratio between carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
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monosaccharide egs.
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glucose, galactose, fructose
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disaccharide egs.
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maltose, lactose, and sucrose
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polysaccharide egs.
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starch, glycogen, and cellulose
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condensation reaction
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two monomers react to form a dimer (i.e. disaccharide), water is a product.
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hydrolysis reaction
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one dimer (or polymer) becomes two monomers, water is a product.
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functions of lipids
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energy storage, thermal insulation, protection of internal organs, major component of cell membranes.
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function of amino acids
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create proteins
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functions of carbohydrates
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energy and structural support
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functions of proteins
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structural support, transport, movement, defence, metabolism
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what are enzymes?
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proteins that catalyze chemical reactions.
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