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level: 1.1 Introduction to biological molecules

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level questions: 1.1 Introduction to biological molecules

QuestionAnswer
Monomer Definition- A single molecule - e.g glucose
Polymer Definition- Many monomers bonded together - e.g starch
What is a buffer solution- Organic substances that maintain a constant pH
Why is buffer solution used- A change in pH will slow the reaction - Buffer solution keeps a constant pH
What is hydroxylation- Introducing hydroxyl into a compound - Oxidation reaction
Hydrolysis reactions- Breaking bonds by the adding of water
Products of the hydrolysis of sucrose- Glucose - Fructose
Condensation reactions- The formation of bonds by the removal of water
Hydrogen bonding- An attraction between the negative and positive region of two polarised molecules