Glossary 1.3

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The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.

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P

Phospholipid

a lipid that consists of two fatty acids and a phosphate group bound to glycerol


Polymer

a large molecule that is formed when monomers link together chemically in a chain

Polymerization

a process in which small subunits are linked to form a large molecule

Polysaccharide molecule

a molecule that contains many linked monosaccharides