biological molecules- molecular bonding Flashcards
1
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condensation reaction
A
two molecules join together- removal of water
2
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hydrolysis reaction
A
molecule split into two- addition of water
3
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hydrogen bond
A
weak interaction- slightly negatively charged atom bonded to slightly positive charged hydrogen atom, weaker than covalent bonds
4
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monomer
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small molecule which bonds to other identical molecules to form a polymer
5
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polymer
A
larger molecule made from many smaller molecules called monomers
6
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covalent bonds
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sharing electrons with another atom, its outermost shell becomes filled so its strongly bonded with another atom.
7
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dimer
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when two monomers join together
