| A | B |
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| adenine triphosphate (ATP) | A high energy molecule that the body uses for energy |
| amino acid | structural units that bond together to build proteins |
| atom | the smallest particle of a pure substance. Has all characteristics of that substance. Made up of protons, neutrons and electrons |
| carbohydrate | Organic compound containing Oxygen, Hydrogen and Carbon. Used for energy |
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic Acid. The instructions for how to build proteins and other nucleic acids |
| enzyme | Biochemical catalyst allowing chemical reactions to take place in a suitable timeframe |
| functional protein | Protein that has a role of regulating chemical reactions in the body, such as enzymes, neurotransmitters, and hormones |
| inorganic compound | compound whose molecules do not contain Carbon-carbon bonds or carbon-hydrogen bonds. |
| lipid | organic moleculel usually composed of glycerol and fatty acid units. Ex. Triglycerides, phospholipids and cholesterol |
| matter | anything that has a mass and takes up space |
| molecule | particle of matter composed of one or more atoms |
| nucleic acid | made up of subunits called nucleotides. Examples are DNA and RNA |
| nucleotide | Made up of a sugar, a phosphate group and a nitrogen base. Connects together to make nucleic acids |
| organic compound | compound whose large molecules contain Carbon-Carbon bonds or Carbon-Hydrogen bonds |
| product | something that is made in a chemical reaction |
| protein | a nitrogen containing organic compound. Can either be structural or functional |
| reactant | something that is used in a chemical reaction |
| structural protein | protein that has a role of building structures in the body such as Collagen and Keratin fibers. |
| Proton | A positive particle in the nucleus of an atom |
| Neutron | A nuetral (not charged) particle in the nucleus of an atom |
| Electron | A negative charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom |
| Element | something that is made of only one type of atom |
| Compound | Something that is made of two or more types of atoms |
| Fatty Acid | The subunit of Lipids |
| Triglyceride | A type of lipid that humans use to store energy |
| Phospholipid | A type of lipid that is used in cell membranes |
| Cholesterols | A type of lipid that is used to transport signals around the body. |
| Monosaccharide | The subunits of carbohydrates |
