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| a covalently bonded compound that contains carbon |
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| a class of energy-giving nutrients that includes sugars, starches, and fiber; contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen |
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| a fat molecule or a molecule that has similar properties; examples include oils, waxes, and steroids |
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| a molecule that is made up of amino acids and that is needed to build and repair body structures and to regulate processes |
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| molecule made up of subunits called nucleotides |
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