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Flashcards by Julia David, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Julia David
almost 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Biomolecule or Biogenic substances | Any molecule that is produced by a living organism |
| Repeating units of macromolecules | Monomers 2: Dimer 3-10: oligomer 10+ polymer |
| Polymerization | dehydration synthesis/condensation for every bond formed, one molecule of H20 is made |
| Hydrolysis | Polymers are broken down, with the help of a water molecule, into monomers One part gains a hydrogen atom, other a hydroxyl molecule |
| Function of hydrolysis | breakdown of macromolecules provide energy for cellular activities |
| enzymes | biological catalysts aid in hydrolysis |
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