Topic 2 : Biological molecules : key words Flashcards
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Monomer
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A single repeating unit of a polymer
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Polymer
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A large structure composed of single repeating units (monomers).
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Hydrolysis
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A reaction which results in the breakdown of two or more molecules with the addition of water.
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Condensation
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A reaction in which results in the Joining of two or more molecules with the elimination of water.
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Triglyceride
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A lipid which is composed of a Glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acids.
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Saturated
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Fatty Acid with no carbon-carbon double bonds
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Unsaturated
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Fatty Acid with carbon-carbon double bonds.
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Phospholipid
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A lipid which consists of a glycerol molecule, 2 fatty acids and a phosphate group.
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Hydrophobic
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Not attracted to water (usually non- polar)
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Hydrophilic
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Attracted to water ( usually polar)
