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| One of several carbon-based molecules that carry an organism's genetic code. |
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| A macromolecule in living things that is made of smaller molecules called amino acids. |
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| Any of two or more compounds that contain the same atoms but that have different structures. |
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| A type of carbon-based molecule in living things that include sugars and starches used for energy or as structural materials. |
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| A type of carbon-based molecule in living things that include fats and oils used for energy or structural materials. |
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| A type of protein that is a catalyst for chemical reactions in living things. |
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| One of many small, repeating units linked together to form a polymer. |
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| A very large carbon-based molecule made of smaller, repeating units. |
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| All compounds that do not contain carbon and some types of carbon-containing compounds. |
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| A compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen. |
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| A polymer that can be molded or shaped. |
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| A compound that is based on carbon. |
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