naturally occurring polymers Flashcards

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1
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when polypeptides connect what is formed

A

a protein

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2
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name 2 proteins

A

haemoglobin (carries oxygen in the blood)
enzymes (catalyse biological reactions)
antibodies (immune system)

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3
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what is the role of DNA

A

DNA encodes the genetic instructions used in the development, functioning, and reproduction of living organisms and viruses

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4
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what is the shape of DNA

A

made up of 2 polymer chains in a double helix

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5
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what are the 4 bases of DNA

A

Adenine
Thymine
Guanine
Cytosine

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6
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What are amino acids the monomers of

A

Proteins

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7
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what are sugars the monomers of

A

starch and cellulose

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8
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what are the monomers of DNA called?

A

nucleotides

sugar, phosphate group and a base

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