Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-The basic monomer of a protein that can be joined by peptide bonds using dehydration synthesis reactions.

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The basic monomer of a protein is an amino acid.

Answer: J
 Amino acids can be joined by peptide bonds.

Answer: H
 Tertiary structure refers to the overall 3D shape of a protein, determined by interactions between amino acid side chains.

Answer: I
 Hydrogen bonds are important in determining the structure of proteins and other molecules.

Answer: G
 The active site is the region on an enzyme where substrates bind and reactions occur.

Answer: D
 Denaturation refers to the breakdown of a protein's structure, leading to loss of function.

Answer: E
 An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

Answer: F
 Polarity refers to the separation of electric charge leading to a molecule having a positive and negative end.

Answer: C
 A compound is a substance made up of two or more different elements.

Answer: A
 Monosaccharides are the basic monomers of carbohydrates, not proteins.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct