Vocabulary for 3-2 the Molecules of Life

Simple sugar, such as glucose. mono meaning one.

Containing two monosaccharides, combined from a condensation reaction.

Composed of three or more monosaccharides.

Contains carboxyl group and amino acid group, makes up a protein.

Organic compounds, composed mainly of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.

RNA or protein molecules that acts as biological catlysis, essentional for functioning any cell. -acts on a specific substrate because only that one fits into its active sight. -the change in enzymes shape weakens chemical in substrates, it reduces activation energy, the energy needed to start the reaction. -enzyme may not work if the environment changes.

The reactant being catalyzed.

The sight on an enzyme that attaches to a substrate.

Large, nonpolar organic molecules.

Unbranched carbon chains that make up most lipids.

Have two, rather than three, fatty acids attached to a molecule or glycerol.

Type of structural lipid consisting of a long fatty acid chain joined to long alcohol chain.

Molecules that are composed of four fused carbon rings with various funtional groups attached to them.

Very large and complex organic molecules that store and transfer information in the cell.(polymer)

Information that determines the characteristics of an organism and directs its cell activities.