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Question | Answer |
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Describe how polymers are formed | polymers is a long chains formed by joining many smaller molecules called monomers |
Review why carbon can form a variety of organic compounds in a variety of shapes | carbon can form 4 different types of atoms with its self called chains, branches, rings and a wide variety of shapes |
Contrast hydrolysis and dehydration synthesis | hydrolysis and dehydration synthesis reaction link monomers together into polymers by releasing water |
Tell about the two major functions of carbohydrates | starch and sugar are carbohydrates that break down into glucose, and nearly all foods you eat have carbohydrate |
Express the importance of nucleic acids to living organisms | they pass genetic information and initiate the manufature of certain proteins necessary of life |
Compare and contrast the structure of saturated fats and unsaturated fats in terms of their | They differ from saturated fats in that the chemical reaction has a double bond. A compare is saturated and unsaturated fats are found in a variety of foods |
Assess why the structure of proteins is so complex | it determines how it works and its ability to recognize and bind to some other molecules |