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Question | Answer |
Biomolecule or Biogenic substances | Any molecule that is produced by a living organism |
Repeating units of macromolecules | Monomers 2: Dimer 3-10: oligomer 10+ polymer |
Polymerization | dehydration synthesis/condensation for every bond formed, one molecule of H20 is made |
Hydrolysis | Polymers are broken down, with the help of a water molecule, into monomers One part gains a hydrogen atom, other a hydroxyl molecule |
Function of hydrolysis | breakdown of macromolecules provide energy for cellular activities |
enzymes | biological catalysts aid in hydrolysis |
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