Principles of Biomolecules Flashcards
Define the term “monomer”. (F)
Individual molecules that make up a polymer.
Define the term “polymer”. (F)
Long-chain molecules composed of bonded monomers in a repeating pattern.
Define the term “macromolecule”. (F)
Large complex molecules with a large molecular weight.
Define the terms “dimer” and “oligomer” (S+C)
Dimer: two monomers joined together
Oligomer: several monomers joined together
Define the term “condensation reaction” . (F)
A reaction between two molecules resulting in the formation of a larger molecule and the release of a water molecule.
Define the term “hydrolysis reaction”. (F)
The breakdown of a molecule into two smaller molecules requiring the addition of a water molecule.
Define the term “metabolism”. (S+C)
The sum of the chemical reactions occurring an organism.
Define the term “catabolic reaction”. (S+C)
When a large molecule is separated to form smaller molecules.
Define the term“anabolic reaction”. (S+C)
When two small molecules are put together to make a large one.
List the 4 main categories of biological molecule. (F)
- Carbohydrate
- Protein
- Lipid
- Nucleic acid
What is the name of the building block(s) for a carbohydrate? (F)
Monosaccharide
What is the name of the building block(s) for a protein? (F)
Amino acids
What is the name of the building block(s) for a lipid? (F)
Glycerol and fatty acids
What is the name of the building block(s) for a nucleic acid? (F)
Mononucleotide
What is the name of the dimer for a carbohydrate? (F)
Disaccharide
