2 Biological Molecules Flashcards

(41 cards)

1
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Carbohydrates

(contains? form/ratio)

A

-Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

-C*(H2O)y = (CH2O)n

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2
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A single sugar unit

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Monosaccharide

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3
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2 linked sugar units

A

disaccharide

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4
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Multiple/ many sugar units linked

A

Polysaccharide

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5
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Monosaccharide examples

A

Glucose
Fructose
Galactose

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6
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Disaccharide examples

A

Lactose
Sucrose
Maltose

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7
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Polysaccharide examples

A

Cellulose
Starch
Glycogen

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8
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A monomer is a …

A

single unit

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9
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A polymer is made up of …

A

multiple repeating units

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10
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What does the reaction Hydrolysis need

A

water

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11
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What bond forms Maltose

A

Glycosidic bond 1.4

(from the covalent bonds)

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Cellulose
-where is it found
-subunits
-bond
-branches

A

-where is it found = Cell Wall (plant cell)
-subunits =beta glucose
-bond = beta 1.4 glycosidic bond
-branches = no

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Amylose
-where is it found
-subunits
-bond
-branches

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-where is it found =is a starch so is found in leaves
-subunits = alfa glucose
-bond =1.4 glycosidic
-branches = no

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Amylopectin
-where is it found
-subunits
-bond
-branches

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-where is it found = is a starch, found in leaves
-subunits =alfa glucose
-bond = 1.4 + 1.6 glycosidic
-branches = yes

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Glycogen
-where is it found
-subunits
-bond
-branches

A

-where is it found =liver + muscles
-subunits = alfa glucose
-bond =1.4 + 1.6 glycosidic
-branches = yes

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16
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water

-density (ice+water)
-solvent

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-Water is more dense than ice ( when the temperature of water goes bellow 4 degrees Celsius the hydrogen bonds fix their polar molecules slightly further apart )

-Ice can float ( because of what’s said above)

-Water can take ions from substances so they are free to move around

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17
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Elements present in lipids

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-oxygen
-carbon
-hydrogen

18
Q

Difference in fat and oil

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-Oil is a liquid at room temperature
-Fats are solid at room temperature

19
Q

what makes up a triglyceride

A

glycerol +3 fatty acids

20
Q

what are the 5 functions of triglycerides

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-Protection , the layer of fat protects organs
-buoyancy
-energy store
-energy source
-insulation

21
Q

Meaning of hydrophilic

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-Attracted to water
-dissolves in water

22
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Triglyceride

-structure + bond
-function
-how structure helps function

A

-structure + bond =ester bond, 3 fatty acids + glycerol
-function = buoyancy, protection, insulation
-how structure helps function =insoluble

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Phospholipid

-structure + bond
-function
-how structure helps function

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-structure + bond = 2.4 phosphodiester bond, 2 fatty acids +glycerol + phosphate
-function = protects the cell as a barrier
-how structure helps function = hydrophobic

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Cholesterol

-structure + bond
-function
-how structure helps function

A

-structure + bond = 4 carbon rings, covalent bonds
-function =hormone, membrane stability
-how structure helps function = molecule recognition

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What molecule is formed when 2 amino acids join
Dipeptide
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Test for Proteins -chemical used -colour change
biuret regent -blue to purple
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Test for Carbohydrate reducing sugar -chemical used -colour change
-Benedict's blue to -green= very low - yellow= low -orange= medium -red= high
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Test for carbohydrate non reducing sugar -chemical used -colour change
-Benedict's reagent -add acid to neutralise -heat -blue to red/ orange
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Test for carbohydrate starch -chemical used -colour change
-Iodine -yellow/ brown to purple/ black
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Test for Lipid -chemical used -colour change
-Ethanol + water and shake -colourless to cloudy white
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Test for -chemical used -colour change
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what do proteins contain (elements and ...+... )
-carbon -Hydrogen -oxygen -nitrogen -Amino Acid + Peptides
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How many types of Amino Acids are there
20
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In proteins what bonds form between amino acids
Peptide bonds
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When many amino acids are joined by peptide bonds, what is formed
polypeptide
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What is a globular protein +example
-compact -water soluble -spherical -formed when proteins fold into their tertiary structures -Example = INSULIN
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What is a conjuncted protein +example
-Globular proteins -Contain a prosthetic group -Example = lipoproteins, glycoproteins
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What is Haemoglobin -how it works
-Quaternary protein -The iron ions in haem can reversibly bind with an Oxygen molecule , this is how it takes oxygen around the body.
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What is a fibrous Protein + example
-Formed from long, insoluble molecules -Hydrophobic R-group in their primary structures -Example= keratin, elastin, collagen
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Chromatography of proteins -the process
- A thin layer of silica gel is applied to a rigid surface -Amino acids are added at one end of the gel -This end is then submerged in organic solvent -Organic solvent moving = mobile phase
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Rf value calculation
distance moved by substance _______________________________ solvent front