Chapter 2 - Biological Molecules Flashcards
1
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Define monomer
A
Simple molecules used as basic building blocks for polymer synthesis.
Monomers join together to make polymers. (In condensation reactions )
2
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Define polymer
A
Giant molecule made of monomers
3
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Define Macromolecule
A
Large & complex molecules, formed from polymerization of smaller monomer subunits.
4
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Define polysaccharides
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Polymer that has monosaccharides joined together as subunits, joined by glycosidic bonds
5
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What is glycosidic bonds?
A
Covalent bonds that occur between monomers that are formed due to a condensation reaction.
Removing water molecule as waste product.
