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Biological Molecules Basics Flashcards

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Definition of monomer

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Single repeating units that are joined together to form polymers

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Definition of polymers

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Long chains that can be broken up to form lots of monomers

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Monomers -> polymers

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Condensation

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Polymers -> monomers

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Hydrolysis

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Polymer = protein

Monomer =

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Amino acids

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Polymer=polysaccharides

Monomer=

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Monosaccharides (eg glucose)

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Polymer = lipid

Monomer =

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Glycerol and fatty acids

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