| A | B |
|---|
| matter | anything that takes up space & has mass |
| atoms | smallest units of an element |
| element | a pure substance of only 1 type of matter |
| molecule/ compound | combination of 2 or more atoms in a specific ratio |
| mixture | substances distributed in another |
| macromolecules | large molecule including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids |
| nucleic acids | carry/ store genetic information |
| proteins | build muscle/ bone & speed up chemical reactions |
| lipids | insulate, waterproof, and long term energy storage |
| carbohydrates | short term energy storage and structure in plants |
| polymers | molecules made of smaller units (monomers) |
| Carbon, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Oxygen, & Phosphorus | elements common to biomolecules |
| water | chemical compound essential to life |
| nucleus | center of atom, holds protons and neutrons |
