Polymer
Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids
Four classes of organic compounds required by living things
One or more
Many composite materials include one or more polymers
Polymer
Molecules of some organic compounds can bond together to form a larger molecule called a
Amino acid
Monomer is a building block of proteins
Cellulose
Plants build strong stems and roots with this. Most fruits and vegetables are high in this. Body can't break down molecules into individual glucose molecules. Keeps digestive track active and healthy
Starch
Plants store this energy. The body digests the large molecules into individual glucose molecules and then breaks apart glucose molecules which releases energy. This energy allows the body to carry out its functions
Starch and cellulose
Polymers built from glucose but the glucose molecules are Arranged differently in each case
Repeating
Polymers form when chemical bonds link large numbers of monomers in a ______ pattern
Silk and wool
Two Polymers made by animals
Cellulose and starches
Two polymers made by plants
Glucose
What is C6H12O6
Complex carbohydrate
A chain-like molecule made up of simple carbohydrates
Carbohydrate
An energy rich organic compound made of elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Blood sugar
Another name for glucose
Inexpensive, strong, and lasts a long time
Benefits of synethetic polymers
Fiber
Cellulose is sometimes called
Composites
Combines two or more substances in a new material with different properties
Amino acids
Different proteins are made when different sequences of ____ are linked into long chains
Proteins
Formed from smaller molecules called amino acids
Nutrients
Substances that provide the energy and raw materials the body need to grow, repair worn parts, and function properly
Plastics
Synthetic polymers that can be molded or shaped. Most common products.
Monomers
The smaller molecules from which polymers are built
Coal or oil
The starting materials for many synthetic polymers
Living things
_____ produce many natural materials made up of large polymer molecules
Natural polymers
plastics don't break down or degrade but _____ do