Bio quiz 2 Flashcards
Monomer
Small singular molecules that are found in macromolecules
Polymer
Stings of molecules/monomers that make up macromolecules
Polymerization
Process by which monomers become polymers through dehydration synthesis
Dehydration synthesis
Taking water out of two molecules to form on string of molecules or a polymer - going from small to big
Hydrolysis
Polymers being broken down into monomers by adding water - going from big to small
Carbohydrate examples
Monosaccharide
The monomer of carbs - simple sugars
Disaccharide
Two simples sugars together
Simple and Complex carbs
Simple carbs are absorbed faster and break down easier - sugars found in plants and fruits Complex carbs are the opposite and break down slower - root vegetables
General molecular structure of a carbohydrate
Lipid examples
Fats, Oils, and Steroids
Molecular Structure
Saturated vs Unsaturated
Unsaturated fats come in liquid form and contain fewer hydrogen atoms
Polypeptide
the polymer for Proteins
Proteins
The most important macromolecule that does everything