Biological Molecules Flashcards
1
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Monomer
A
Molecule that can be bonded to identical molecules to form a polymer
2
Q
Polymer
A
Large molecule made of multiple recurring units (monomers)
3
Q
Importance lipids
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Required for insulation
Important energy store in organisms
4
Q
Importance proteins
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Required for growth and repair of tissues
5
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Importance carbohydrates
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Broken down during respiration to release energy so we can move and keep warm
6
Q
How’s lipids broken down
A
Turn to fatty acids by the enzyme lipase
7
Q
How’s protein broken down
A
Can be broken down into amino acids by hydrolysis
8
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How’s carbohydrates broken down
A
By amylase into starch and cellulose
