Introduction To Biological Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
What is a covalent bond?
A
atoms share a pair of electrons in their outer shells
2
Q
What is an ionic bond?
A
electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
3
Q
What is a hydrogen bond?
A
negative region of polarised molecule attracted to positive region of another polarised molecule
between a highly electronegative atom and hydrogen
4
Q
What does it mean to be polarised?
A
molecule with uneven distribution of charge
5
Q
What is a condensation reaction?
A
Reaction which produces water
6
Q
What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
Reaction which eliminates a water molecule
7
Q
What is a monomer?
A
Smaller units from which larger molecules are made
8
Q
What is a polymer?
A
Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together
