3.1 Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules Flashcards
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Biological Macromolecules
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large molecule necessary for life that is built from smaller organic molecules
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Monomers
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smallest unit of larger molecules called polymers
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Polymers
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chain of monomer residues that is linked by covalent bonds
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Polymerization
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process of polymer formation from monomers by condensation
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Dehydration Synthesis
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(also, condensation) reaction that links monomer molecules together, releasing a molecule of water for each bond formed
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Hydrolysis
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reaction that causes breakdown of larger molecules into smaller molecules with the utilization of water