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Monomer
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Small, single molecule, many of which can be joined together to form a polymer
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Polymer
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Large molecule made up of many similar monomers joined together
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Condensation reaction
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Joins 2 molecules together
Eliminates a water molecule
Forms a chemical bond e.g. glycosidic
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Hydrolysis reaction
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Separates 2 molecules
Requires addition of a water molecule
Breaks a chemical bond
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Exam tip reactions
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Condensation/hydrolysis reaction - include H2O molecule that is added or removed
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Nucleotide
Monosaccharide
Amino acid
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Polynucleotide
Polysaccharide
Polypeptide
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Decks in class (41)
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1.16
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1.2 carbohydrates20
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1.3 lipids13
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1.4.1 general properties of proteins9
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1.4.2 proteins & enzymes13
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1.5.1 nucleic acids: DNA & RNA7
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1.5.2 nucleic acids : DNA replication7
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1.6 ATP4
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1.7 Water7
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1.8 inorganic ions5
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2.1.1 structure of eukaryotic cells16
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2.1.2 structure of prokaryotic cells and of viruses3
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2.1.3 studying cells16
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2.2 mitosis16
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2.3 transport across cell membranes13
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2.4 cell recognition and the immune system35
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3.3.14
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3.3.2 gas exchange19
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3.4.1 DNA, genes and chromosomes10
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3.4.2 DNA and protein synthesis12
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3.4.3 genetic diversity due to mutations or meiosis17
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3.3.3 digestion and absorption12
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3.3.4.1 mass transport in animals51
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3.3.4.2 mass transport in plants20
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3.4.4 genetic diversity and adaptation5
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3.4.5 species and taxonomy7
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3.4.6 biodiversity within a community8
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3.4.7 investigating diversity14
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5.1 photosynthesis12
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5.2 respiration8
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Respiration practical10
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Respiration exam q8
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genetic crosses key terms21
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5.3 energy and ecosystems12
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5.4 nutrient cycles16
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succession2
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6.4 homeostasis20
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3.7.2 populations4
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3.7.3 evolution may lead to speciation9
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3.7.4 populations in ecosystems18
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Exam qs5
