Biology HL
Biology HL
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme B - Form & Function
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme B - Form & Function

Unlocking Polymers Insightful Hydrolysis Digestion

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353 words
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2 mins read
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Introduction 🎨

Did you ever wonder how our body uses the big complicated molecules in our food? It's like trying to use Lego bricks from a massive castle to build a new spaceship! Here's the trick: break down the castle first! That's what hydrolysis does. Let's dive in.

What's on the menu? 🍔

Polymers: These are like the huge Lego structures you build - they're made of smaller pieces (monomers) joined together. Examples include

  • Polysaccharides (think: carbs)
  • Polypeptides (proteins, yum!)
  • Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA's bigger picture)

The art of breaking down 🔨

Hydrolysis reactions: These are nature's way of deconstructing the big structures into usable bits. Imagine pouring water on a sugar cube and watching it dissolve. That's kinda how hydrolysis works, but on a molecular level. Hydrolysis takes:

  • Polysaccharides ➡️ Monosaccharides (like glucose)
  • Polypeptides ➡️ Amino acids (building blocks of proteins)
  • Nucleic acids ➡️ Nucleotides (steps in the DNA ladder)

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Theme B - Form & Function
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Theme B - Form & Function

Unlocking Polymers Insightful Hydrolysis Digestion

Word Count Emoji
353 words
Reading Time Emoji
2 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Introduction 🎨

Did you ever wonder how our body uses the big complicated molecules in our food? It's like trying to use Lego bricks from a massive castle to build a new spaceship! Here's the trick: break down the castle first! That's what hydrolysis does. Let's dive in.

What's on the menu? 🍔

Polymers: These are like the huge Lego structures you build - they're made of smaller pieces (monomers) joined together. Examples include

  • Polysaccharides (think: carbs)
  • Polypeptides (proteins, yum!)
  • Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA's bigger picture)

The art of breaking down 🔨

Hydrolysis reactions: These are nature's way of deconstructing the big structures into usable bits. Imagine pouring water on a sugar cube and watching it dissolve. That's kinda how hydrolysis works, but on a molecular level. Hydrolysis takes:

  • Polysaccharides ➡️ Monosaccharides (like glucose)
  • Polypeptides ➡️ Amino acids (building blocks of proteins)
  • Nucleic acids ➡️ Nucleotides (steps in the DNA ladder)

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