Intro to biological macromolecules Flashcards

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1
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Carbon can form large molecules known as….

A

Macromolecules

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2
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Variations in carbon skeletons allow for……

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Molecular diversity

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3
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Four classes of macromolecules

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  1. Carbohydrates
  2. Proteins
  3. Nucleic acids
  4. Lipids
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4
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Polymers

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Chain like macromolecules of similar or identical repeating units that are covalently bonded

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5
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Monomers

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The repeating units that make up polymers

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6
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Dehydration reaction

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Bonds two monomers with the loss of H2O

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7
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Hydrolysis

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Breaks the bonds in a polymer by adding H2O

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