biochemistry

2. A reaction that builds new molecules from smaller molecules.
3. Acid one of the 4 essential biomolecules. DNA and RNA are examples. Used to store genetic information.
4. single unit, building block, subunit
6. containing carbon
8. Type of protein used in chemical reactions. Speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy. Shape specific.
9. one of the 4 essential biomolecules. Most diverse in terms of function. Used for structure, signaling, regulation, enzymes, transport.
12. one of the 4 essential biomolecules. Short term energy storage, structure in plants
14. energy Amount of energy required to start a reaction
18. To change shape
19. Nucleic acid that stores genetic information
20. molecule made of many smaller molecules
22. Nucleic acid that transports genetic information
23. Output of a chemical reaction. What leaves the enzyme after a reaction has occurred.
24. complex sugar; many monosaccharides linked together. ex. cellulose, starch

1. single sugar, simple sugar. Ex. glucose
5. Monomer of Nucleic Acids. 3 parts: Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base.
7. Bond Chemical bond between amino acids
10. one of the 4 essential biomolecules. Long term energy storage and membranes. ex. phospholipids
11. Acid Monomer of lipids.
13. Acid Monomer of proteins. 20 different types
15. substance that increases the rate (speed) of the reaction
16. Input of a chemical reaction. Bonds to enzyme and undergoes change.
17. many monomers linked together, ex. macromolecules
21. Input of a chemical reaction. Synonym of substrate.