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Chapter 3 - Biological Molecules Flashcards

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What are the most abundant organic elements biological molecules contain?

A 
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
(Phosphorus)
(Sulphur)
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Name some inorganic elements

A

Chlorine
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium

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What 3 sections are carbohydrates divided into?

A

Monosaccharides > Disaccharides > Polysaccharides

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4
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What is the formula for a carbohydrate?

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Cn(H2O)n

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When glucose monomers join together they form a __________ bond. This is a ____________ reaction because water is produced.

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Glycosidic

Condensation

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