Part 3-4 Flashcards
1
Q
What part of the phospholipid are water molecules attracted to?
A
the head
2
Q
Where are phospholipids found in living things?
A
in cell membranes
3
Q
How many layers of phospholipids are found in cell membranes?
A
two layers
4
Q
Are monomers simple or complex, what about polymers?
A
monomers - simple (small molecules that form more complex polymers)
polymers - simple
5
Q
What type of chemical bond joins monomers together?
A
covalent bonds
6
Q
What type of reaction builds polymers?
A
dehydration synthesis, where water is a product
7
Q
What type of reaction breaks down polymers?
A
hydrolysis, where water is a reactant
8
Q
What is a phospholipid?
A
a special molecule found in cell membranes
