Unit 1: Biochem - carbon

Question 1

why is carbon the molecule of life?
(3 reasons)

Answer 1

1. versatile building block
2. stability
3. bonds to functional groups

Question 2

isomer

Answer 2

molecule with some number of atoms that are structurally different with differing functions

Question 3

dehydration synthesis

Answer 3

process that builds polymers

• takes the parts of a water molecule from 2 different polymers and fuses them together
• requires energy

Question 4

hydrolysis

Answer 4

process that breaks apart polymers

• inserts the pieces of a water molecule into a polymer
• releases energy