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Reduction
When electrons are gained; negative charge
Oxidation
When electrons are lost; positive charge
Water molecules are attracted to ions and polar molecules ex.
Sugar and amino acids
Hydrophilic
Water insoluble molecules repel and drive together uncharged
and non-polar molecules ex. Fats and oils
Hydrophobic
In order least to highest; subatomic, molecular, cellular,
atomic, organelle, organism, organ, organ system, tissue
Subatomic, atomic, molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, organ
system, organism
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,Atoms that have lost or gained electrons are charged
Ions
Ionic bonds (pictures)
Ice and compound
The portion of an amino acid that determines the
characteristics and chemical reactivity of the molecules
Functional groups
Small organic molecules
Molecules
A macromolecule that is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and
oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio
Carbohydrate
A carbohydrate that is made up of just one sugar molecule
Monosaccharide
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, An energy-storage molecule formed in roots and seeds
Starch
An energy-storage molecule that is found in liver and muscles
Glycogen
A glucose polymer found in the cell walls of plants that is
indigestible for most animals
Cellulose
A polymer found in the outer coverings of insects, crabs,
spiders, and cell walls of many fungi
Chitin
A type of macromolecule whose functions include acting as
enzymes or providing support
Protein
A covalent bond that joins amino acids
Peptide bond
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