biological molecules key terms

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anabolic

a reaction that builds something up

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catabolic

a reaction that breaks down something

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hydrophilic

water loving

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hydrophobic

water hating

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monomer

a small molecule or repeating unit which larger molecules/polymers are made from

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condensation reaction

makes a bond and releases water

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how does a condensation reaction form a polymer

joins monomers together by forming a bond and releases water

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hydrolysis reaction

breaks a bond using water

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how does a hydrolysis reaction break down a polymer?

breaks a bond between monomers by adding water