Biochemistry – Biology questions with complete solutions

Biochemistry – Biology questions with complete solutions monomer single units that join together to make polymers. polymer Multi-unit chain of monomers linked together to make a macromolecule. carbohydrate molecule lipid molecule dehydration synthesis definition Joining monomers together to make a polymer by LOSING a water molecule. hydrolysis definition USING a water molecule to break a polymer down into individual monomers. Hydrolysis Diagram dehydration synthesis diagram amino acids monomer of proteins polypeptide polymer of proteins nucleotides monomer of nucleic acids DNA or RNA polymer of nucleic acids glycerol and fatty acids building blocks of lipids monosaccharides monomer of carbohydrates polysaccharides polymer of carbohydrates cellulose plant polysaccharide used for structural support in cell wall. protein structure nucleic acid structure carbohydrate structure lipid structure Lipid Function long term energy storage and makes up lipid bilayer. nucleic acid function stores and transmits genetic information. protein function catalyze and control chemical reactions. makes up muscles. forms channels and pumps for transport.