Macromolecules Flashcards

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Cohesion

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The attraction of molecules for other molecules of the same kind

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2
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Adhesion

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The process by which two different substances stick together

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3
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Hydrogen bond

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A special type of attraction between molecules, not a covenant bind to a hydrogen atom

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4
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Surface tension

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The tendency of liquid surfaces at red to shrink into a minimum surface area possible

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5
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Hydrophilic

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Having a tendency to mix with, dissolve in, or to be wetted by water

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6
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Hydrophobic

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Tending to repel or fail to mix with water

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7
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Monomer

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Atoms that bond together to form more complex structures such as polymers

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8
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Polymer

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Repeating units of identical or newly identical compounds

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9
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Hydrolysis

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The process used to break down polymers into monomers

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10
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Dehydration Synthesis

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A reaction that combines molecules and results in loss of water

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11
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Elements of carbohydrates

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Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen

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12
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Monomer name of carbohydrates

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Monosaccharides

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13
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Polymer name of carbohydrate

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Polysaccharides

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14
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Function and example of carbohydrates

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Energy source in organisms
Bread

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15
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Elements of lipids

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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

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16
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Monomer name of lipids

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Glycerol and fatty acids

17
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Polymer name of lipids

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Lipid

18
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Function and example of lipids

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Stores energy
Butter

19
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Elements of protein

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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and sometimes sulfur

20
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Monomer name of proteins

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Amino acids

21
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Polymer name of proteins

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Polypeptide

22
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Function and example of proteins

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Structural support in cells, transporting substances, signaling within and between cells
Beef

23
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Elements of nucleic acids

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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus

24
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Monomer name of nucleic acids

A

Nucleotides

25
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Polymer name of nucleic acids

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Nucleic acids

26
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Function and example of nucleic acids

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Transmitting and storing genetic information
DNA and RNA