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Monomers |
Molecules that can bond to similar, or identical molecules, to form a polymer. |
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Lipids |
Proteins composed predominately of hydrogen, and carbon. Often referred to as fats Hydrophobic and help separate aqueous compartments. Store energy Fatty acids and their derivatives that are insoluble in water. |
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Carbohydrate CnH2nOn |
Function's - structural function's (cellulose, chitin) energy storage (amylose, amylopectin, and glycogen) Recognition Molecules (glycoproteins, glycolipids). Sugars and starches which the body breaks down into glucose. n=3,4,5 or 6 carbons long. |
