Biological interactions Flashcards
What is neutralization Reactions
When acids and bases react to produce a 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
Large molecules, Sometimes made of a great number of
repeating subunits
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