Biological Molecules Flashcards

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Macromolecule

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Is a large biological molecule such as protein polysaccharide or nucleus acid.

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Most common elements in living organisms

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  • hydrogen
  • carbon
  • oxygen
  • nitrogen
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Carbon can form…

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Very long chains.

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Polymers

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Made of many repeating subunits that are similar or identical

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Examples of polymer

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Cellulose, rubber and PVC

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Monomers

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Subunits of polymers that are joined together

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