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L2 - Monomers + Polymers Flashcards

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Define organic molecule

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a molecule that is composed of carbon atoms

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Why is carbon important?

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All living things are composed of carbon containing molecules

Form framework for proteins, carbs + fats

Glucose + carbon dioxide are made of carbon

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How many bonds can carbon make?

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4 bonds

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What is a monomer?

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the smaller units from which larger molecules are made

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What is a polymer?

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molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together

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What are examples of monomers?

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Monosaccharides

amino acids

nucleotides

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What are examples of polymers?

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polypeptide (protein)

starch

polynucleotide (DNA)

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Give examples of monomers for carbs

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monosaccharides such as glucose, fructose, galactose

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Give examples of polymers for carbs

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Starch

cellulose

glycogen

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Give examples of Disaccharides for carbs

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Sucrose

maltose

lactose

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Give an example of monomers for Proteins

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amino acids

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Give an example of polymers for Proteins

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Polypeptide (protein)

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Give examples of monomers for Lipids

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Fatty acids

glycerol

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Give an example of polymers for Lipids

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Triglyceride (phospholipids)

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Give examples of monomers for nucleic acids

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Sugar (monosaccharide)

Phosphate

nitrogenous base (A, T, C, G)

(together make nucleotides which make the polymer)

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Give examples of polymers for nucleic acids

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Polynucleotide

E.g. DNA + RNA

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What is a condensation reaction?

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a reaction that joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water

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What is a hydrolysis reaction?

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A reaction that breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule

Biology - Biological Molecules (13 decks)

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