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Synchrotron
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enables scientists to examine high-resolution three-dimensional detail about molecules, particularly proteins. A synchrotron produces light of greater intensity and brilliance than that from any other source.
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Hydrophilic or Polar
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substances that dissolve readily in water.
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Hydrophobic or Non-polar
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substances that are insoluble in water.
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Monomers
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building blocks of a cell.
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Polymers
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lager units of a cell, made up from monomers.
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Carbohydrates
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organic compounds composed of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon. Carbohydrates play an important role as an energy storage for plants and animals.
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Protein
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Made up of Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Carbon and Oxygen. ( Some contain Phosphorus and Sulphur). The role they play include; transport, protection and speed up reactions.
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Peptide Bond
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Is formed when a condensation reaction occurs between two amino acids.
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Condensation
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When two monomers are joined a water molecule is released.
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Hydrolosis
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The breaking down of a polymer, this uses up a water molecule.
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Lipids
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The general term for fats, waxes and oils that are made of Carbon, Hydroen and Oxygen. Lipids carry more energy per molecule than carbohydrates or proteins.
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Nucleic acids
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DNA and RNA, made up of a sugar part, an N containing base and a phosphate part. Holds the genetic makeup of an organism in the form of chromosomes.
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