Chemistry of Living Things
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How many known elements are there?
118
element
something that is pure, it cannot be broken down
compound
they are two or more substances combined
organic compound
compounds that make up your body, they always have carbon
inorganic compound
compounds that do not have carbon, and generally don’t make up living things
carbohydrates
a type of organic compound that gives you quick energy
fats and oils/lipids
a type of organic compound that gives you slow energy
proteins
they help break things down in the body they give you growth and repair
enzymes
they are used to break down anything in the body
nucleic acids
they carry your genetic code they make you unique and who you are
mixtures
two substance mixed together