Hydrogen bond Weak bond interaction Between two molecules
amino group Consists of hydorgen and nitrogen atoms (-NH3+)
macromolecules A giant molecule in a living organism formed by the joining of smaller
molecules: a protein, carbohydrate, or nucleic acid.
polymer a long molecule consisting of ...
, polymer ✔✔a long molecule consisting of many similar or identical monomers linked together by
covalent bonds.
R group ✔✔a functional group that defines a particular amino acid that makes it a specific protein
(20 amino acids) aka side chain
Catalyst ✔✔Speed up chemical reactions but remain unchanged by the reaction.
monomers ✔✔repeating units that serve as the building blocks of a polymer
enzymes ✔✔specialized macromolecules that speed up chemical reactions in cells
alpha carbon ✔✔the central carbon atom of each amino acid
Atomic number ✔✔number of protons
atomic mass ✔✔number of protons plus number of neutrons
dehydration synthesis ✔✔a chemical reaction in which two molecules become covalently bonded
to each other with the removal of a water molecule.
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