Biochemistry – Biology – Flashcards
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monomer
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single units that join together to make polymers.
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polymer
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Multi-unit chain of monomers linked together to make a macromolecule.
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dehydration synthesis definition
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Joining monomers together to make a polymer by LOSING a water molecule.
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hydrolysis definition
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USING a water molecule to break a polymer down into individual monomers.
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amino acids
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monomer of proteins
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polypeptide
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polymer of proteins
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nucleotides
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monomer of nucleic acids
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DNA or RNA
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polymer of nucleic acids
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glycerol and fatty acids
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building blocks of lipids
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monosaccharides
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monomer of carbohydrates
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polysaccharides
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polymer of carbohydrates
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cellulose
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plant polysaccharide used for structural support in cell wall.
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Lipid Function
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long term energy storage and makes up lipid bilayer.
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nucleic acid function
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stores and transmits genetic information.
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protein function
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catalyze and control chemical reactions. makes up muscles. forms channels and pumps for transport.
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Denature
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when not ideal conditions break bonds between polypeptides affecting their overall function and structure.
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Enzyme
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Type of Protein. Organic catalyst used to speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.
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Activation Energy
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Amount of energy needed to get a reaction going.
