1.3: Introduction to Biological Macromolecules

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What is a monomer?

chemical subunit used to create polymers

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What kind of bond connects monomers?

covalent bonds

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Polymers are ___ to the __________ they consist of.

specific, monomers

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What is the polymer of a monosaccharide?

carbohydrate

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What is the polymer of an amino acid?

protein

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What is the polymer of a nucleotide?

nucleic acid

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What is the polymer of a fatty acid?

lipid

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What is the difference between a hydrolysis reaction and dehydration synthesis?

dehydration synthesis reactions form covalent bonds whilst hydrolysis reactions cleave(split) covalent bonds