Biology Test 1

A pure form of matter consisting of only one type of atom; cannot be broken down farther

anything that takes up space

Gigantic biological molecules

polymers (a string of monomers)

Dehydration reactions (removing a water molecule)

a process where organisms have to break down macromolecules and cells do this by this process

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids

• Monosaccharide (monomer)
• Function: provide fuel