Introduction To Biological Molecules Flashcards
What is a polymer?
A polymer is a large molecule made up of smaller repeating units called monomers
What is a monomer?
Monomers are smaller units which can create larger molecules
What are the three monosaccharides
Glucose fructose and galactose
What are the three monosaccharides
Glucose fructose and galactose
What are the three disaccharides
Sucrose maltose and lactose
What are the three polysaccharides ?
Starch cellulose and glycogen
What is a disaccharide?
Two monosaccharides joined together by a glycosidic bond through a condensation reaction
What is the equation for maltose?
Glucose + glucose —> maltose + water
What is the equation for lactose?
Glucose+ galactose —> lactose + water
What is the equation for sucrose?
Glucose + fructose —> sucrose + water
What is a condensation reaction?
The joining of two molecules by removing water
What is a hydrolysis reaction?
The splitting apart of two molecules by the addition of water
