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Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure

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Atom Symbol

Chapter 1 - Models Of The Particulate Nature Of Matter

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 Globe with Meridians

Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter

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Fire

Chapter 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions?

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Chapter 5 - How Much, How Fast & How Far?

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Chapter 6 - What Are The Mechanisms Of Chemical Change?

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	<li>The reverse of condensation reactions.</li>
	<li>A molecule of water is used to break down a linkage formed by condensation.</li>
	<li>All biological macromolecules form by condensation and break down by hydrolysis.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Process where monomers join together to form polymers.</li>
	<li>A water molecule is removed during the formation of a polymer.</li>
	<li>Example: Formation of polysaccharides from monosaccharides.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>The simplest form of carbohydrates.</li>
	<li>They have two reactive ends (hydroxyl groups) that form polymers via glycosidic linkage.</li>
	<li>Example: Glucose and fructose.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Polymers formed by the condensation of monosaccharides.</li>
	<li>Serve as energy sources and reserves in living organisms.</li>
	<li>Examples: Starch, cellulose, and glycogen.</li>
</ul>

Imagine a lego tower made by stacking individual lego blocks. In this analogy, the lego blocks represent monosaccharides, and the tower represents a polysaccharide. When you want to build the tower, you have to stack each block on top of another (condensation). When you want to break the tower down, you have to remove the blocks one by one (hydrolysis).

<ul>
	<li>Water is known as the &quot;molecule of life.&quot;</li>
	<li>Plays a vital role in biological reactions, including hydrolysis and condensation.</li>
	<li>NASA searches for water on Mars because it&#39;s considered necessary for life forms.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Monomers are molecules that can join together to form polymers.</li>
	<li>Functional groups in monomers enable them to act as building blocks for condensation reactions.</li>
	<li>Example: The hydroxyl (-OH) groups in monosaccharides enable them to act as monomers for condensation reactions, forming glycosidic linkages.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Molecules can have different functional groups that determine their reactivity and ability to form polymers.</li>
	<li>Example: Amino acids have both amine (-NH2) and carboxyl (-COOH) functional groups, allowing them to form peptide bonds and thus proteins.</li>
</ul>

Remember, just like lego blocks can create different shapes and structures, biological monomers can join together in various ways to create diverse and complex macromolecules that are essential for life!

Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure

Unlocking Life's Secrets: Hydrolysis & Condensation in Biology

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Hydrolysis

Condensation

Monosaccharides

Polysaccharides

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Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure

Unlocking Life's Secrets: Hydrolysis & Condensation in Biology

Table of content

Hydrolysis

Condensation

Monosaccharides

Polysaccharides

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