biological macromolecules Flashcards
1
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carbon molecules
A
foundation element for molecules in living things / 4 electrons ~> 4 cova bonds
2
Q
structural isomers
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same molecular compounds, different structure
3
Q
cis-trans isomers
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Cis : 2 X are on the same side
Trans : 2 X are on opposite side
attached to a double bond carbon
4
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enantiomers
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differ in spacial arrangement around an asymmetric carbon
5
Q
dehydration reaction
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synthesizing a polymer ; removes a water molecule, forming a new bond
6
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hydrolysis
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breaking down a polymer ; adds a water molecule, breaking a bond
7
Q
monomer
A
single molecules linked with glycosidic linkages ; building block
8
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polymer
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multiple molecules ; many building blocks linked by covalent bonds (carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids)
