The Molecules of Life Flashcards
1
Q
Organic means
A
Made of carbon
2
Q
C6H12O6
A
Formula for glucose
3
Q
Carbon has 4 electrons in outer cell and…
A
can share with up to 4 atoms
4
Q
Atoms are held toegther by…
A
energy
5
Q
Energy is used when…
A
atoms break apart
6
Q
Big molecules are made from small ones and called…
A
Macromolecules
7
Q
Poly…
A
many
8
Q
What makes polymers
A
Monomers
9
Q
Dehydration synthesis
A
Removing the water from something
10
Q
-ose
A
sugar
11
Q
synthesis
A
to make
12
Q
What do organisms use to break down macromolecules?
A
Hydrolysis
13
Q
What is hydrolysis?
A
Breaking down by disolving
