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Biochemistry
The scientific study of the chemistry of living matter.
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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Biology; Biochemistry
A relatively stable, high energy molecule used to fuel chemical reactions within cells.
Chitin
Biology; Biochemistry
A carbohydrate polymer found in the cell walls of fungi and in the exoskeletons of arthropods, which provides strength for support and protection.
Carbohydrates
Biology; Biochemistry
Class of biochemical compounds which includes sugars, starch, chitin, and steroids.
Amino acid
Biology; Biochemistry
Unit molecule from which proteins are constructed by polymerization.
Peptidoglycan
Biology; Biochemistry
Carbohydrate polymer cross-linked by proteins. It is found in the cell wall of gramme positive bacteria, where it stains with the dye crystal-violet.
Phosphate
Biology; Biochemistry
An ion consisting of a phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms. Among other things, it is used in the constuction of nucleic acids.
