Chapter 5 Key Concepts Flashcards
The Structure and Function of Large Biological Molecules
1
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Macromolecules are _____ built from _____.
A
polymers, monomers
2
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Large carbohydrates are _____.
A
polysaccharides
3
Q
What are some examples of polymers?
A
Large carbohydrates (polysaccharides), proteins, and nucleic acids. Components of lipids vary.
3
Q
Many monomers can form larger molecules by ____.
A
dehydration reactions (in which water molecules are released)
4
Q
Polymers can disassemble by the process, _____.
A
hydrolysis
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