Flashcards: Fundamentals of Biological Molecules and Structures — 14 cards

Carbohydrates — basic unit?

Monosaccharides are the fundamental units.

Disaccharide formation — process?

Linked via glycosidic bonds through condensation.

Polysaccharides — types?

Storage (starch, glycogen) and structural (cellulose).

Molecular geometry — predicted by?

VSEPR theory.

Bond angles — influenced by?

Number of electron pairs and lone pairs.

Chirality — significance?

Affects biological activity and recognition.

Coordination bond — involves?

Electron pair donation from ligand to metal.

Ligand types — examples?

Monodentate, bidentate, polydentate.

Natural substances — roles?

Energy, structure, enzymes, signaling.

Lipids — main functions?

Energy storage, membranes, hormones.

Proteins — primary structure?

Amino acid sequence.

Structure-property — affected by?

Molecular shape, polarity, branching.

Natural resources — importance?

Raw materials for food, energy, materials.

Sustainability — goal?

Maintain resource availability for future.