Biological interactions Flashcards
What is neutralization Reactions
When acids and bases react to produce salt and water
During neutralization reactions, the acid and bases are…
neutralized lol
What is redox reactions
A reaction that involves the transfer of electrons
from one atom to another
What is reduction in redox reaction?
Reduction – a rxn where the atom gains electrons
What is oxidation in redox reaction?
Oxidation - rxn where the atom loses electrons
What is a macromolecule
Huge assemblies of atoms. They are large, complex molecules that play a crucial role in function and structure.
What are the 4 Classes in living organisms
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic acids
These macromolecules are made up of
repeating subunits called…..
monomers
When monomers join to form large chains
they are called….
Polymer
What are monomers?
Individual molecules or subunits, they make up polymers when joined together.
Are monomers small or big? Soluble or not soluble in water?
They are very small and are mostly soluble in water
What can monomers do
pass in and out of
cells easily
What are polymers?
large molecules made up of smaller molecules strung together
Since Polymers do not enter and leave the cells freely, what do they do?
thus they have to use special
mechanisms
What is Anabolism
reactions that build
molecules
monomers –> polymers
What is Catabolism?
reactions that break
down molecules
polymers –> monomers
A set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units is what reaction?
Anabolism
What is condensation reaction
A type of anabolic reaction where Monomers join to form a polymer. A water molecule is removed. When water changes to from a gas to a liquid.
What is condensation reaction also known as
dehydration synthesis
What is released from condensation reaction
A molecule of water is released
Example of Condensation Reactions
Glucose + Fructose = sucrose
A set of pathways that deconstruct larger molecules into smaller units is what reaction?
Catabolism
What is hydrolysis reaction
A type of catabolic reaction where polymers are broken apart into monomers, with a water molecule being used.
What is used in hydrolysis reaction
A water molecule is used
Example of hydrolysis
Lactose + Water = galactose + glucose
Acids are proton ___, while bases are proton ____
Donors, acceptors
In redox reaction, reduction means… while oxidation means…
Reduction means gains an electron, while oxidation means loses an electron.
Two monosaccharides linked to form a disaccharide by what reaction?
condensation, also known as the removal of water molecules
Hydrolysis is reversible? Yes or no
Yes pari patel!!!!!!!!
