biochemicals Flashcards
1
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important biochemicals
A
nucleic acids (polynucleotides) carbohydrates lipids proteins vitamins and minerals water
2
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monomer
A
smaller units from which larger molecules are made
3
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monomer ex
A
amino acids, nucleotides, monosaccharides
4
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polymer
A
molecules made from a larger number of monomers joined together
5
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polymer ex
A
polysaccharides (starch, cellulose, glycogen)
6
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condensation reaction - why do they happen, eg
A
two molecules are joined together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of water
to form a larger molecule eg glucose > maltose > starch
7
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hydrolysis reaction - why do they happen and where, eg
A
break a chemical bond between 2 molecules and involves the use of a water molecule.
to break large molecules eg in digestion
starch > maltose > glucose
8
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glucose formula
A
C6H12O6
