Biological Molecules Intro Flashcards by Thomas Hayward | Brainscape

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3 Types of bonds in molecules

A

Covalent, Ionic and Hydrogen Bonding

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What causes hydrogen bonding

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Uneven charges between atoms in bonds

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What are polymers made up of

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Monomers

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What are polymers ususally made up of

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Carbon

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Give 3 examples of polymers in organisms

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Polysaccharides, polypeptides and polynucleotides

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How are polymers made?

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Condensation polymerisation

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How are polymers broken down?

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Hydrolysis reactions

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