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Bio - Organic Chem
Biology Ch. 3 - Organic Molecules of Life
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| organic | molecules that contain carbon and hydrogen |
| biological molecules | the diversity and functions of organic molecules in cells |
| isomers | molecules with different structures, but the same combination of atoms |
| functional group | a specific combination of bonded atoms that always has the same chemical properties and therefore always reacts in the same way, regardless of the particular carbon skeleton to which it is attached |
| hydrophobic | not solubule in water |
| hydrophilic | water-soluble |
| monomer | small molecule that is a subunit of a polymer |
| polymer | multiple monomers joined together |
| dehydration synthesis reaction | a chemical reaction resulting in a covalent bond with the accompanying loss of a water molecule |
| hydrolysis reaction |