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1
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define monomers

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smaller units from which larger units are made

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2
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define polymer

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made from larger no. of molecules joined together

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3
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define condensation reaction

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joins two molecules together
formation of a chemical bond
releasing a molecule of water

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4
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define hydrolysis

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breaks a chemical bond
between two molecules
involves using a water molecule

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5
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what are monosaccharides

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monomers from which larger carbohydrates are made
glucose
fructose
galactose

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6
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how are dissacharides formed + list the equations

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condensation of two monosaccharides
glucose + glucose = maltose
glucose + fructose = sucrose
glucose + galactose = lactose

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7
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draw the isomers of glucose

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search

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8
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how are polysaccharides formed

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condensation of many glucose units

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9
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structure + function of glycogen

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function: energy strore in animal cells
structure: polysaccharide of a glucose
1-4, 1-6 glycosidic bonds
branched

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10
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structure related to function of glycogen

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branched ; lots of active sites to be rapidly hydrolysed by enzymes for quick release of glucose for respiration for energy
large ; can’t leave cell
insoluble ; doesn’t affect water potential of cell

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strucutre + function of starch

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function: energy store in plant cells
structure: a glucose
made of amylose + amylopectin
amylose; 1-4 unbranched
amylopectin; 1-4, 1-6 branched

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12
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structure related to function starch

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helical ; compact for storage
large; can’t leave cell
insouble; no osmostic affect on wp of cell

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13
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structure + function of cellulose

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function: provides strength + structural support to plant cell walls
structure: b glucose
long, straight, unbranched cellulose chains
H bonds link parallel strands to form microfibrils
H bonds strong in numbers
provides strength + structural support to plant cells

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14
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benedicts test for reducing sugars

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  • add benedict’s reagent to food sample
  • heat in boiling water bath
  • positive = brick red ppt
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15
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benedicts for non reducing sugars

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  • add dilute HCL
  • heat in boiling water bath
  • neutralise with sodium bicarbonate
  • normal benedicts
  • positive = brick red ppt
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16
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determing glucose conc

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  • produce dilution series of glucose conc of known conc
  • benedicts test on each sample + remove ppt
  • use calorimeter, measure absorbance, establish calibration curve
  • repeat with unknown sample + compare absorbance
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17
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iodine test for starch

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add iodine dissolved in potassium iodide
shake/stir
positive = blue/black colour

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18
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how are triglycerides formed

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condensation of
1 molecule of glycerol
3 molecules of fatty acids
forming an 3 ester bonds

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19
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the R group of a fatty acid can be

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saturated - no c=c bond in hydrocarbon chain

unsaturated - one or more c=c bond

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20
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how are phospholipids formed

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one of the fatty acids is substituted

by a phosphate group

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21
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emulsion test for lipids

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add ethanol to sample
then shake
then add water
positive = milky/white emulsion

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22
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properties of triglycerides related to their structure

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energy store - high ratio of c-h bonds to c atoms
release more energy than same mass of carbohydrated
insoluble in water - no effect on wp

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23
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properties of phospholipids related to their structure

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form cell membrane - allowing movement of non polar/lipid soluble/small molecules down a conc gradient

24
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what are amino acids

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monomers from which amino acids are made

25
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what is a functional protein

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may contain one or more polypeptides

26
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what is the primary structure

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sequence of amino acids in polypeptide chain

joined by peptide bonds

27
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what is the secondary structure

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h bonding between amino acids
causes folding of polypetide
into a helix or b pleated sheet

28
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what is the tertiary structure

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overall 3D structure of polypeptide
further folding of polypeptide
held by ionic, H bonds and DS bridges

29
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what is the quaternary structure

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proteins made of 2(+) polypeptide chains

held by more H, I bonds and DS bridges

30
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biuret test for proteins

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add biuret solution; sodium hydroxide + copper (II) sulfate
blue to purple
detects presence of peptide bonds

31
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what do enzymes do

A

lowers the activation energy of reaction it catalyses
speeds up rate of reaction
biological catalysts

32
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induced fit model

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active site not completely complementary to substrate active site changes shape as substrate binds
enzyme substrate complex forms
stresses/distorts bonds in substrate leading to a reaction

33
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explain the specificity of enzymes

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specific tertiary structure + active site
due to sequence of aminp acids
active site is complementary to a specific substrate
so only this substrate can bind to active site
= enzyme - substrate complex

34
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effect of enzyme conc on rate of enzyme controlled reaction

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increasing enzyme conc

  • rate of reaction increases
  • enzyme conc - limiting factor
  • more enzymes = more active sites
  • more successful E-S collisions + complexes

after, rate of reaction plateaus
-subsstrate conc = limiting factor

35
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effect of substrate conc on enzyme controlled reactions

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increasing sub conc

  • increases rate of reaction
  • sub conc = limiting factor
  • not enough active sites
  • more successful E-S collisions + complexed

after, rate of reaction plateaus

  • enzyme conc =limiting dactor
  • active sites saturated
36
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effect of temperature on enzyme controlled reactions

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increasing temp

  • rate of reaction increases
  • increase in KE
  • more successful E-S collisions + complexes

above optimum

  • enzymes denature
  • tetiary structure + active site change shape
  • H and I bonds break
  • substrate no longer binds
  • enzyme denatures
37
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effect of pH on enzyme controlled reaction

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above/below optimum

  • enzymes denature
  • tertiary structre + active site change shape
  • H and I bonds break
  • complementary substrate no longer binds
38
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effect of competitive inhibitors on enzyme controlled reactions

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decrease rate of reaction

  • similar shape to substrate
  • competes for/binds to/blocks active site so substrate cant bind
  • fewer E-S complexes
  • increasing sub conc reduces inhibitor effect
39
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effect of non competitive inhibitors on enzyme controlled reactions

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decrease rate of reaction

  • binds away from active site (allosteric site)
  • enzyme tertiary structure/active site changes shape so substrate cant bind to active site
  • fewe E-S complexes
  • increasing sub conc has no effect on rate
40
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role of DNA and RNA

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DNA - holds genetic info

RNA -transfers genetic info from DNA to ribosomes

41
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a condensation reaction between two nucleotides

A

a phosphodiester bond

42
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DNA vs RNA`

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DNA- deoxyribose RNA-ribose
DNA-thymine RNA-uracil
DNA- double stranded RNA- single stranded
DNA - longer RNA- shorter

43
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DNA structure

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2 anit-parallel strands
joined by H bonds
between specific complementary base pairs

44
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structure of DNA related to its function

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larger no of weak H bonds between complementary bases - stable/strong

double helix - protects bases/ H bonds

long - stores lots of genetic info

double stranded- semi conservative replication, as both strands act as templates

complementary base pairing - accurate replication/identical copies

coiled - compact

45
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process of DNA replication

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-DNA helicase breaks H bonds between bases, unwinds double helix= two strands which can act as templates
-free floating DNA nucleotides attracted to exposed bases via specific complementary base pairing
H bonds form
-DNA polymerase joins adjacent nucleotides on new strand via condensation forming phosphodiester bonds
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46
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how does DNA polymerase move

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has specific shaped active site
which can only bind to substrate with complementary shape
only the 3’ end

47
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what is ATP and what is it formed of

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a nucleotide derivative

molecule of ribose, adenine + 3 phosphate groups

48
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ATP hydrolysis

A

ATP –> ADP + Pi

catalysed by ATP hydrolase

can be coupled to energy requiring reactions within cells
-bonds between Pi bonds are high energy bonds so breaking bonds releases small amount of energy

Pi released used to phosphorylate other compounds to make them more reactive

49
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ATP condesation

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ADP + Pi –> ATP

catalysed by ATP synthase

happens during respiration or photosynthesis

phosphorylation of ADP

50
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why is ATP a suitable source of energy

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  • releases energy in small,manageable amounts so no energy wasted
  • immediate release
  • cannot leave cell
  • quick to resynthesise
51
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roles of water

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metabolite in many metabolic reactions
-water is reactive

solvent
-water is polar molecule

high heat capacity

  • absorbs large amounts of heat before temp changes
  • buffers temp changes
  • helps maintain constant body tep

large latent heat of vaporisation

  • absorbs large amounts of heat before evaporation
  • cooling effect with little loss of water via evaporation
  • constant body temp

strong cohesion between water molecules

  • molecules stick together
  • column of water doesn’t break
  • provides surface tension
52
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where do inorganic ions occur

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in solution in cytoplasm + body fluids of organisms
some in high conc others in low conc
each ion has specific role depending on its properties

53
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phosphate ions

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  • attached to other molecules as a phosphate group

- form the phosphate groups of DNA/RNA nucleotides

54
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hydrogen ions

A

maintains pH levels in body

affects rate of enzyme controlled reactions

55
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iron ions

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component of haem group in red blood cells
transports o2 around body
o2 temporarily binds to it, becomes fe3+

56
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sodium ions

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co transport of glucose + amino acids across cell membranes

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