Questions and Answers
What type of reaction is responsible for the synthesis of polymers by removal of water?
Dehydration Reaction
What is the function of enzymes in relation to chemical reactions?
They speed up chemical reactions without being consumed
What is the process responsible for breaking down a polymer by adding water?
Hydrolysis Reaction
What type of reaction must occur for amino acid monomers in the protein of fish to be converted to new proteins in the human body?
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How many molecules of water are needed to completely hydrolyze a polymer that is ten monomers long?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Large Biological Molecules
- Large biological molecules, also known as macromolecules, are composed of thousands of covalently connected atoms.
- Macromolecules are formed by joining small organic molecules together within cells.
Importance of Studying Macromolecules
- Scientists study the structures of macromolecules because molecular structure and function are closely linked.
Polymers: A Type of Macromolecule
- A polymer is a long molecule consisting of many similar building blocks called monomers.
- Polymers are a type of macromolecule.
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