Biomolecules and Nutrition
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Carbohydratea biomolecule that provides quick energy and structural support. | |
Carbonthe element that forms the backbone of most biological molecules. | |
Cell membranethe thin boundary surrounding a cell, largely composed of lipids and proteins. | |
Cellular respirationThe process by which cells break down glucose to release energy. | |
CelluloseA structural carbohydrate that forms plant cell walls. | |
Complementary base pairingThe specific pairing of nitrogen bases in DNA (A with T, and C with G). | |
Complex carbohydrateA carbohydrate made of many sugar molecules joined together. | |