UIC BioS 101 Nyberg

Lecture 4 Exam 1

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Molecules

• Atoms are typically linked together by covalent bonds into structures called compounds or molecules.

• Molecules can react with other molecules to form new compounds (releasing or absorbing energy).

• Many biologically important molecules are built from similar subunits. Most are very large and are called macromolecules.

Speaker Notes:

Start reactions and energy part of lecture.