1.1 introduction to biological molecules Flashcards
1
Q
what are monomers?
A
small units of which larger molecules are made
2
Q
what is polymerisation?
A
monomers join together to form a polymer
3
Q
condensation reaction
A
anabolic, releases water by adding monomer chemically
4
Q
hydrolysis reaction
A
catabolic, adding water to release a monomer
5
Q
what is metabolism?
A
all chemical processes that takes place in living organisms
