1.4 Properties of Biological Molecules Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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structure=
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function
2
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what is the hierarchy of structural levels?
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primary , secondary, tertiary
3
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nucleic acids are
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polymers of comprised of monomers of nucleotides
4
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lipids do not polymerize
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5
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dehydration synthesis
condensation reaction
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two or more molecules bond by the loss of water. anabolic=build up
6
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hydrolysis
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- water being added to break a polymer into a monomer
- a large molecule into smaller ones adding water
-catabolic-break down
-exergonic- energy being released
anerobic=continue without oxygen
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