Macromolecules Flashcards
1
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Macromolecules/biomolecules
A
Large organic molecules
2
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4 molecules
A
Lipids-carbohydrates-proteins-nuclei acids
3
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Structurally the macromolecules do?
A
Polymers made out of monomers
4
Q
Monomers
A
Basic sub units- think about a brick
5
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Polymers
A
Larger more complex structures made of monomers
6
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Dehydration synerhesis/reaction
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Builds a polymer by linking monomers does this by removing a water molecule
7
Q
Hydrolysis
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Breaks big polymers into smaller monomers-does this by adding water
8
Q
Carbohydrates
A
Main purpose-energy storage short term
Found in. Sugars and starches
9
Q
Monosaccharides
A
Single sugar molecule
10
Q
Glucose
A
Main fuel for cell
11
Q
Galactose
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In milk
12
Q
Fructose
A
Carbohydrate in a fruit
13
Q
Cells cannot function without
A
Glucose
14
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Polysaccharides
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Larger sugar molecule
15
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Starch
A
How plants store sugar
