| A | B |
|---|
| diamond | form of carbon with a crystal structure that formed deep with in the earth under heat and pressure |
| graphite | form of carbon with a layered structure |
| organic compound | compounds that contain carbon with a few exceptions |
| hydrocarbon | compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen |
| molecular formula | combination of chemical symbols that represent the elements in each molecule of a compound |
| polymer | large complex molecule built from smaller molecules bonded together |
| monomer | small, carbon -based molecules that make up the links in a polymer chain |
| synthetic | material that is manufactured |
| carbohydrate | energy-rich organic compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen |
| glucose | sugar found in the body |
| protein | most important organic compound in body; cell growth and repair |
| lipid | includes fats, oils, waxes and cholesterol; rich in energy |
| nucleic acid | very large organic compound made up of carbon, oxygen hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus;DNA, RNA |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid; this is the instructions for cells |
| vitamin | organic compound that serves as a helper molecule in a variety of chemical reactions in the body |
| plastic | a molded material that retains its shape |
| synthetic | man made |
