Biochemistry basics Flashcards
1
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state some functions of biomolecules
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info storage (DNA) structural (teeth, bones) Energy generation Energy storage (ATP)
2
Q
state the major classes of biomolecules
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peptides and proteins
lipids
nucleic acids
carbohydrates
3
Q
name the 3 types of carbohydrates
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mono, di and polysaccharides
4
Q
what is a monosaccharide and give an example
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a single ring structure, for example glucose
5
Q
what is a disaccharide and give an example
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2 monosaccharides joined together, eg lactose/sucrose
6
Q
what is a polysaccharide and give an example
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many monosaccharides joined together in a chain, eg cellulose
7
Q
what happens in a condensation reaction
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water is removed
8
Q
what happens in a hydrolysis reaction
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water is added
9
Q
name 4 common reactions in the body
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de and phosphorylation
acylation
carboxylation
esterification
