Keywords - bio molecules

Question 1

Monomer

Answer 1

Single repeating unit of a polymer

Question 2

Polymer

Answer 2

Large structure composed of monomers

Question 3

Hydrolysis

Answer 3

Reaction resulting in breakdown of 2 or more molecules with the addition of water

Question 4

Condensation

Answer 4

Reaction resulting in the joining of 2 or more molecules with the elimination of water

Question 5

Glycosidic bond

Answer 5

Bond formed between two saccharides

Question 6

Triglyceride

Answer 6

Lipid composed of one glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acids

Question 7

Saturated

Answer 7

Fatty acid w/ no C-C double bonds

Question 8

Unsaturated

Answer 8

Fatty acid w/ C-C double bonds

Question 9

Phospholipid

Answer 9

Lipid composed of one glycerol molecule, 2 fatty acids and a phosphate group

Question 10

Hydrophobic

Answer 10

Not attracted to water (usually non-polar)

Question 11

Hydrophilic

Answer 11

Attracted to water (usually polar)

Question 12

Peptide bond

Answer 12

Bond formed between two amino acids

Question 13

ATP

Answer 13

Adenosine Tri Phosphate. Store of energy

Question 14

Enzyme

Answer 14

Biological catalyst

Question 15

Substrate

Answer 15

Molecule that binds to an enzyme’s active site and is involved in the enzyme catalysed reaction

Question 16

Active site

Answer 16

Site on an enzyme where the substrate binds to and reaction takes place