Intro to biological macromolecules Flashcards
1
Q
Carbon can form large molecules known as….
A
Macromolecules
2
Q
Variations in carbon skeletons allow for……
A
Molecular diversity
3
Q
Four classes of macromolecules
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- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Nucleic acids
- Lipids
4
Q
Polymers
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Chain like macromolecules of similar or identical repeating units that are covalently bonded
5
Q
Monomers
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The repeating units that make up polymers
6
Q
Dehydration reaction
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Bonds two monomers with the loss of H2O
7
Q
Hydrolysis
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Breaks the bonds in a polymer by adding H2O
