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Properties of a carbon atom |
Creates unique compounds Inorganic compound Will readily combine with other C atoms Can form a single double or triple bond |
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Water properties |
Water can form hydrogen bonds Hydrophilic Has surface tension Absorbs and releases heat Evaporation cooling |
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Cohesive |
Water sticks to water |
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Adhesive |
Water sticks to surfaces |
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Hydrophilic |
hydrolysis is when polymers are broken down into monomer by the addition of water |
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Hydrophobic |
When something isn't polor or doesn't like water |
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Macros molecule |
Can be seen with human eye. 4 types carbs, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. |
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Functions of carbs |
Short term energy. Store energy. 3 atoms make up this monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharide. |
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Functions of lipids |
Not really a polymer. Don't have repeating units. Long term energy storage. Provides more energy than carbs. FATTY ACIDS. no double bond. SOLID AT ROOM TEMP. ANIMAL SOURCES. NON POLOR. ACID. long hydrogen chain. |
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Properties of nucleic acids |
Store copy. Transmit genetic info. 3 parts nitrogen base, phosphate group, sugar. Polymer DNA, RNA. |
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Functions of proteins |
Amino acid. Made of C, H, O, N. 20 dif. Amino acids BUILDING PROTEINS hydration synthesis (condensation)
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