Chapter 5 - The Structure and Function of Macromolecules Flashcards
1
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Monomer vs. Polymer
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Monomer = 1 subunit while Polymer = many subunits
2
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Dehydration synthesis vs. Hydrolysis
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Dehydration synthesis is the formation of large molecules by the removal of water while Hydrolysis id the breakdown of large molecules by the addition of water
3
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What is 2 monosaccharides linked together by dehydration synthesis and list examples
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Disaccharides - examples: sucrose, lactose, maltose
4
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Is a polymer of glucose
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Cellulose
5
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Are linked by peptide bonds
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Amino acids
6
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Is when a protein unravels and loses its native conformation
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Denaturation
7
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Protein folding is aided by
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Chaperone proteins
8
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Two types of Nucleic Acids
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DNA and RNA
9
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Nucleotides is made of
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sugar + phosphate + nitrogenous base
