B1.1.1 Introduction to Biological Molecules
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name the molecule
unsaturated fatty acid
Which polymer do many amino acids form?
Polypeptides (proteins)
What monomers make up lactose?
galactose and glucose
a hydrolysis reaction requires…
the addition of water to separate a polymer into its monomers.
Name 3 common biological polymers
Polynucleotides Polysaccharides Polypeptides (proteins)
Which polymer do many mononucleotides form?
Polynucleotides
Individual biological molecules that can be linked to form chains are called…
monomers
Describe a hydrogen bond
When the positive charge of one polar molecule is attracted to the negative charge of another polar molecule.
a condensation reaction releases…
a water molecule when monomers join
Which type of reaction take place every time a polymer is broken down into monomers?
hydrolysis
Which polymer do many monosaccharides form?
Polysaccharides
The process of polymer formation from monomers is called…
polymerisation
Long chains of monomer sub units are called…
polymers
What is meant by metabolism?
All of the chemical reactions that are taking place in the human body
name the bond between fatty acids and glycerol
ester
Which type of reaction take place every time a monomer undergoes polymerisation?
a condensation reaction
What is a solute?
The solid that is dissolved to make a solution
Name a biological molecule that contains nitrogen
protein/amino acids DNA RNA ATP/ADP NAD/NADP nucleotide
name the bond between 2 monosaccarides
glycosidic
define a monomer
smaller/repeating unit/molecule from which a larger molecule is made (polymer)
Name the common biological monomers
mononucleotides (or just nucleotides) monosaccharides amino acids