biological molecules Flashcards by Libby Ogundere

Q

conversion of monomers to polymers

A

condensation reaction
joins monomers
forms bonds (hydrogen, ester, glycosidic, phosphodiester)
releases water

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how do polymers go to monomers

A

hydrolysis reaction
-breaks chemical bond between monomers
uses water

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Q

what is a monomer in an enzymes active site

A

amino acid

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Q

what is a monomer in cellulose

A

beta glucose

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Q

what is produced during respiration and photosynthesis

A

ATP

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Q

forms a polymer that gives a positive result with a biuret test

A

amino acid

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what is a monomer

A

smaller unit from which polymers are made

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