(S1)C1- Biological molecules Flashcards
Define a polymer
a molecule made up of many repeating monomers (more than two monomers)
Define a dimer
molecule made up of 2 monomers
Two types of dimers
dipeptide and a disaccharide
Two types of polymers
polysaccharide and a polypeptide
What is the name for the reaction that breaks down a dimer or a polymer
Hydrolysis
What happens during hydrolysis reaction
uses water to break down the bonds
What is the name for the reaction that forms a dimer or polymer
condensation reaction
What happens during a condensation reaction
water is released in the reaction
(a) Glucose and fructose =
sucrose
(a) glucose and (a) glucose =
maltose
(a) glucose and galactose
Lactose
What is starch made from
(a) glucose and (a) glucose
what is glycogen made from
(a) glucose and (a) glucose
what is cellulose made from
(B) glucose and (B) glucose
What is the test for lipids
