principles of biological molecules Flashcards
1
Q
define monomer
A
single unit
2
Q
define polymer
A
many units
3
Q
define dimer
A
2 units
4
Q
define aligomer
A
several units
5
Q
define macro molecule
A
big molecule - polymer (except lipids!!!)
6
Q
define condensation reaction
what is its alternative name
A
a reaction that joins two molecules, removing a molecule of water
- anabolic
7
Q
define hydrolysis reaction
what is its alternative name
A
a reaction that breaks down 2 molecules, using up a molecule of water
- catabolic
8
Q
define metabolism
A
the reactions that occur in cells
9
Q
list the 4 main categories of biological molecule
A
- nucleic acids
- lipids
- carbohydrates
- proteins
