Flashcards in Biological Molecules and Supplementary Information Deck (10)
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Why are functional groups important?
Because each functional group imparts specific chemical properties
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What are macromolecules?
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleus acids
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What does 'monosaccharides' mean?
Single 'simple' sugars
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What are disaccharides?
Double sugars that consists of two monosaccharides, which are joined dehydration synthesis
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What is dehydration synthesis?
Condensation reaction
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What are polysaccharides?
Chains of monosaccharides; they consist many monomer sugars
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What is Chitin?
The exoskeleton and surgical thread that are found on the outside surface of various insects
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What are the functions of Carbohydrates?
- Energy source
- Energy storage
- Structural support
- Transport energy source
- Cell surface signals, immune response, cell-cell recognition
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What are Trans Fats?
Partially hydrogenated oils; triglycerides, naturally unsaturated fatty acid tails have been chemically altered to be more saturated by adding Hydrogen atoms
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