straight chains of amino acids bonded by peptide bonds
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carboxyl end
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'head' hydrophilic
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nucleotides
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G,C,U,A,T,
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Anton von Leewenhoek
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expanded the theory o cells to include animals, plants, and yeast
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"animo"
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-NH2
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tertiary structure
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secondary structure bent and folded into a more complex 3D arrangement by linked polypeptides; bonded by hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds, and disulfide bridges
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RNA diagram
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starch
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polysaccharide in plants that is stored for energy
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denaturation
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loss of a protein' native conformation; biologically inactive
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alpha helix
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coils
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monosaccharides
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single sugars (glucose, ribose, deoxyribose)
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saturated fat
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secondary structure
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3D folding arrangement of a primary structure into coils and pleats held together by hydrogen bonds
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cellulose
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structural polysaccharide in plants
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DNA diagram
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fatty acids
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straight carbon chain with a carboxyl group on one end; common building blocks of lipids
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enzymes
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act as a catalyst for reactions in the body
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"acids"
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-COOH
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alpha helix diagram
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Section 3
(9 cards)
functions of lipids
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1. concentrated energy source
2. structural components of cell membranes
3. communication
4. protection from water
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estradiol
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cholesterol
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an important steroid; component in animal cell membranes
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phospholipid
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two fatty acids and a phosphate group attached to a glycerol
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amphipathic
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contain both a hydrophobic and hydrophilic region
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triglyceride
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three fatty acids attached to one gylcerol molecule; transport fat throughout the bloodstream; temporary storage
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steroids
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lipids with a carbon skeleton of four fused rings
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waxes
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waterproof; the hydrocarbons make it full non polar and hydrophobic