Biochemistry - other information Flashcards
1
Q
what are ester bonds?
A
a bond between an oxygen and carbon atom
2
Q
what is anabolism?
A
a process in metabolism where monomers and combined to generate polymers
3
Q
what is catabolism?
A
a process in metabolism where polymers are broken down to create monomers
4
Q
what is hydrolysis?
A
the splitting of a polymer into monomers by adding water
5
Q
what are condensation reactions?
A
when water is removed to bond monomers into polymers
6
Q
how many bonds can carbon form?
A
4
7
Q
how many bonds can nitrogen form?
A
3
8
Q
how many bonds can oxygen form?
A
2
9
Q
how many bonds can hydrogen form?
A
1
