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1
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Name the 10 elements that are mostly found in human biomolecules

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C, O, N, H, Na, Cl, K, Ca, S, P

2
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Why are functional groups important?

A
  • Affect how the molecule acts around others and in different mediums
  • Affect solubility which is important for transport etc.
3
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What do S groups allow to form?

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Disulphide bridges

4
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What is “configuration”?

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The fixed arrangement of atoms in a molecule (cis/trans)

5
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Conformation?

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The precise arrangement of atoms in a molecule (free rotation)

6
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Name the 5 reactions that occur in humans

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  • Redox
  • C-C bond formation/breaking
  • Internal rearrangements
  • Group transfers
  • Condensation/hydrolysis
7
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E.g. of Redox

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Glycolysis - glucose - pyruvate

8
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E.g. of c-c

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Cleavage of glucose in glycolysis

9
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E.g. of internal rearrangements

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G-6-P to F-6-P

10
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E.g. of group transfers

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Phosphorylation

11
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E.g. of condensation/hydrolysis

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Breaking down proteins or nucleic acids