1.1 Introduction to Biological Molecules Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

What are the types of biological molecules?

A
  1. carbohydrates
  2. lipids
  3. proteins
  4. nucleic acid
    (5. water)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are monomers?

A

Monomers are the smaller units from which larger molecules are made.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the examples of monomers?

A
  1. monosaccharides
  2. amino acids
  3. nucleotides
  4. fatty acids
  5. glycerol
    (6. water)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are polymers?

A

Polymers are molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the examples of polymers?

A
  1. polynucleotides (nucleic acids)
  2. polysaccharides (carbohydrates)
  3. polypeptides (proteins)
  4. lipids
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is condensation?

A

Condensation is the reaction that joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a water molecule. (縮合)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is hydrolysis?

A

Hydrolysis is the reaction that breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule. (水解)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly