CH1 Biological molecules Flashcards
1
Q
Define monomer
A
Smaller units that join together to form larger molecules
2
Q
Examples of monomers
A
Monosaccharides
Amino Acids
Nucleotides
3
Q
Define polymer
A
Molecules formed when many monomers join together
4
Q
Examples of polymers
A
Polysaccharides
Proteins
DNA / RNA
5
Q
What happens in a condensation reaction
A
A chemical bond forms between 2 molecules and a molecule of water is produced
6
Q
What happens in a hydrolysis reaction
A
A water molecule is used to break a chemical bond between 2 molecules
7
Q
Name 3 hexose monosaccharides
A
Glucose
Fructose
Galactose
8
Q
Name the type of bond formed when monosaccharides react
A
1,4 or 1,6 glycosidic bond
9
Q
Name 3 disaccharides
A
Maltose = Glucose + Glucose Sucrose = Glucose + Fructose Lactose = Glucose + Galactose
