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molecules of life Flashcards

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1 thing to support theory of evolution

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The variety of life is extensive, but the
biochemical basis of life is similar for all living organisms

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monomers

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Monomers are the smaller simple units from which larger molecules are
made

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polymers

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Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together

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3 examples of monomers

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Monosaccharides nucleotides and amino acids

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Condensation reaction

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Joins two molecules together forming a chemical bond and eliminating a water molecule

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Hydrolysis reaction

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Joins two molecules together forming a chemical bond and involves a water molecule

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Monosaccharides

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Monomers from wich larger carbohydrates are made

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Examples of monosaccharides

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Glucose galactose and fructose

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What does a condensation reaction between 2 monosaccharides form

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A glycosidic bond and a disaccharide and water molecule is released

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Glycosidic bonds

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When 2 monosaccharides react in a condensation reaction

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Maltose

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A disaccharide formed by condensation of 2 glucose molecules

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Sucrose

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A disaccharide formed by condensation of a glucose and fructose molecule

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Lactose

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A disaccharide formed by condensation of a glucose and galactose molecule

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Polysaccharides

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Molecules formed by the condensation of many glucose units

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How are glycogen and starch formed

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Condensation of alpha glucose

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What does the condensation of alpha glucose form

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Glycogen and starch

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How is cellulose formed

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The condensation of beta glucose

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What does the condensation of beta glucose form

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Cellulose

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2 groups of lipids

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Triglycerides and phospholipids

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How are triglycerides formed

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Condensation of 1 glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acid molecules

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A condensation reaction between glycerol and a fatty acid forms what

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(RCOOH) an ester bond

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