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Learn about the distinctions between organic and inorganic compounds in biochemistry. Explore macromolecules, monomers, polymers, dehydration synthesis, hydrolysis, and the role of ATP in energy storage.
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Biochemistry Organic compounds contain carbon ex: glucose C6H12O6 Inorganic compounds don’t contain carbon ex: water H2O
Macromolecules: large molecules made of simpler moleculesMonomers – small molecules which link together to form polymers Polymers – large molecules made of chains of monomers
Dehydration Synthesis: combining monomers to make polymers by removing water
Hydrolysis: breaking apart polymers by adding water
ATP - adenosine triphosphate:molecule which stores energy for cells • breaking off the 3rd phosphate releases energy • putting the 3rd phosphate back on stores energy