Biological Molecules Flashcards

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1
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how do hydrogen bonds form between water molecules

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water is polar-oxygen slightly - and hydrogen slightly +
intermolecular forces of attraction between oxygen and hydrogen on opposite molecule

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2
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state 5 properties of water

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high specific latent heat of vaporisation
high specific heat capacity
cohesive
good solvent
lower density when solid

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3
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why does ice float and why is this important

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ice is less dense as h bonds hold molecules in fixed positions further away
insulates water so aquatic organisms can survive

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4
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why is high surface tension important for organisms

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slows water loss due to transpiration in plants
some insects can skim across water surface

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5
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why is water an important solvent for organisms

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dissolves and transports charged particles involved in intra and extracellular reactions

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6
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why is high specific heat capacity important for organisms

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hydrogen bonds can absorb a lot of energy and it takes a lot of energy to heat water
doesnt experience rapid temperature change so good habitat

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7
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why is high latent heat of vaporisation important for organisms

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takes a lot of energy to break hydrogen bonds
good for cooling down organisms

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8
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what happens in a condensation reaction

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chemical bonds formed and a molecule of water

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9
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what happens in a hydrolysis reaction

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water molecule used to break chemical bonds between two molecules

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10
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name the elements found in carbohydrates and lipids

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carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

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11
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name the elements found in proteins

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carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur

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12
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name the elements found in nucleic acids

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carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphate

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13
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describe the properties of alpha glucose

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small and water soluble-easily transported in bloodstream
complementary shape to enzymes for glycolosis- respiratory substrate

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14
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how is maltose formed

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glucose+glucose

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15
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how is sucrose formed

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glucose+fructose

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16
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how is lactose formed

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glucose+galactose

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17
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describe the structure and function of starch

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insoluble-water does not enter cells by osmosis
large-does not diffuse out of cells
made from amylose and amylopectin

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18
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describe the structure of amylose

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long unbranched chain of alpha glucose
glycosidic bond so has a coiled structure
compact so good for storage

19
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describe the structure of amylopectin

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long branched chain of alpha glucose
side branches allow enzymes that break down molecules to get to glycosidic bonds

20
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describe structure and functions of glycogen

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main storage monomer of alpha glucose
1,4 and 1,6 glycosidic bonds
branched-many terminal ends for hydrolysis
compact-good for storage

21
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describe structures and functions of cellulose

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long unbranched chains of beta glucose-prevents bursting of plant
alternate glucose molecules rotate 180 degrees
h bonds crosslinks between parallel strands form microfibrils-high tensile strength

22
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how do triglycerides form

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condensation reaction between 1 molecule of glycerol and 3 fatty acids form ester bonds

23
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contrast saturated and unsaturated fatty acids

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saturated:
only single bonds
straight chain molecules
higher melting point-solid at room temp
in animal fats
unsaturated:
contain C=C double bonds
kinked molecules
lower melting point
in plant oils

24
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describe the structure and function of phospholipids

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centre of bilayer is hydrophobic so water soluble sentences cant easily pass through

25
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describe the structure and function of triglycerides

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mainly energy store
long hydrocarbon contains lots of chemical energy
insoluble so water doesnt enter cells by osmosis

26
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describe the structure and function of cholesterol

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helps strengthen cell membrane by interacting with phospholipid
small/flat so fit between molecules
bind to hydrophobic tails so membrane more rigid

27
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what is the primary structure of a protein

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sequence of amino acids

28
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what is the secondary structure of a protein

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alpha helix or beta pleated sheets
caused by hydrogen bonds forming between -NH and -CO groups of amino acids

29
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what is the tertiary structure

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bonds between parts of the chain

30
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what are the types of bonds in the tertiary structure

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ionic bonds-attractions between negatively charged and positive R groups
disulfide bonds
hydrophobic interactions-when hydrophobic R groups close together, hydrophilic more likely to be pushed to the outside
hydrogen bonds- weak bonds between slightly positive charged and slightly negative charged atoms

31
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define quaternary structure of a protein

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way polypeptides are assembled

32
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describe structure and function of globular proteins

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spherical and compact
hydrophilic R groups face outwards and hydrophobic R groups face inwards-water soluble

33
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describe the structure of heamoglobin

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globular conjugated proteins with prosthetic group
2 alpha chains and 2 beta chains
water soluble-dissolves in plasma
FE2+ haem groups
tertiary structures change so subsequent oxygen molecules bind

34
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describe the structure and function of fibrous proteins

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can form long chains or fibres
insoluble in water
useful for structure and support

35
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what are the functions of collagen

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component of bones, cartilage, connective tissues and tendons

36
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what are the functions of elastin

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provides elasticity to connective tissue

37
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what are the functions of keratin

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structural components of hair and nails

38
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describe how to test for protein samples

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biuret test
add equal volume of sodium hydroxide to sample
add drops of copper 2 sulfate-swirl to mix
positive result=colour change from blue to purple
negative result=solution stays blue

39
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describe how to test for lipid samples

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dissolve solid sample in ethanol
add an equal volume of water and shake
positive=milky white emulsion

40
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describe how to test for reducing sugars

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add bendicts reagent to sample and heat in water bath
positive=colour change (green, yellow, orange, brick red)

41
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describe how to test for non-reducing sugars

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negative=remains blue
add dilute hydrochloric acid and heat in water bath
neutralise with sodium hydrogencarbonate
carry out benedicts test

42
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describe the test for starch

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add iodine solution
positive=orange-blue black

43
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outline the process for paper chromatography

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use capillary tube to spot solution onto pencil line
place chromatography paper in solvent
allow solvent to run until almost touches other end of paper