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2. : A polysaccharide that serves as an energy reserve in plants.
3. : A simple sugar that serves as the main source of energy for cells.
4. : The reaction that breaks down polymers into monomers by adding water.
6. : A polysaccharide that serves as a storage form of glucose in animals.
8. : A type of lipid that makes up the cell membrane.
11. : A molecule that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.
12. : The most abundant protein in the human body, providing structure to skin and connective tissues.
13. : A carbohydrate composed of two simple sugar molecules.
16. : The building blocks of proteins.
18. : Large biomolecules composed of amino acids.
19. : A sugar found in milk.

1. : Organic molecules that are the building blocks of DNA and RNA.
5. : A type of lipid that serves as a chemical messenger in the body, such as testosterone and estrogen.
7. : A three-carbon alcohol that serves as the backbone of triglycerides.
9. : The process by which monomers are joined together to form polymers.
10. : A molecule that stores genetic information.
14. : A nucleic acid involved in protein synthesis.
15. : A diverse group of hydrophobic organic compounds that includes fats, waxes, and oils.
17. : A complex carbohydrate found in the cell walls of plants.
18. : The bond that links amino acids together in proteins.