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The most diverse molecule of life within the body |
Protein |
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Carbohydrates that consist of 1 ring |
Monosaccharides |
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Complex carbohydrate that consists of many monosaccharides joined together |
Polysaccharide |
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Storage form of glucose in animals |
Glycogen |
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Contains C, H, O, N, and P |
Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) |
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Monomer of nucleic acid |
Nucleotide |
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Monomer of protein |
Amino acid |
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A fat or oil consists of 3 fatty acids joined to one of these molecules |
Glycerol |
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Consists of 2 monosaccharides joined |
Disaccharide |
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Storage form of glucose in plants |
Starch |
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Can be saturated or unsaturated |
Fatty acids |
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Contains, C, H, O, N and sometimes S |
Protein |
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Type of fatty acid found in animal fat |
Saturated |
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Used to insulate the body and provide a long term energy source |
Lipid |
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Used as a short term energy source |
Carbohydrate |
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Type of fatty acid that is liquid at room temperature |
Unsaturated |