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Hydrolysis
Reaction that breaks up a polymer into monomers by adding H2O.
Monomer
A single unit that can be linked together to make a polymer.
Fatty acid
Long, linear molecule made of mostly Cs & Hs; lipid’s monomer; saturated or unsaturated
Polysaccharide
Another term for carbohydrate; made of many monosaccharides
Starch
A carbohydrate used to store energy in plants
Glucose
C6H12O6
Carbonhydrate
1:2:1 ratio, short-term energy and give structural support.
Lipid
A biomolecule used for long-term energy storage
Dehydration Synthesis
Reaction that links monomers into a polymer by removing water
Monosaccharide
Monomer of carbohydrates; “one sugar”
Polymer
A large molecule made up of linked monomers
Glycogen
A carbohydratesused to store energy in animals
Phospholipid
A lipid that forms membranes, hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails.
Unsaturated fat
Healthier, take form of liquid
Saturated fat
Less healthier, take form of solid
