Understanding Macromolecules

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Hydrolysis definition

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polymers into monomers using water

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Dehydration reaction definition

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monomers to form polymers by removing water

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Covalent bond in macromolecules

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bond connecting monomers in polymers

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Example of hydrolysis

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Sucrose into glucose and fructose

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Example of dehydration reaction

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glucose and fructose release water to form sucrose

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Water’s role in hydrolysis

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molecule splits and adds to monomers

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Water’s role in dehydration

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molecule is released during bond formation

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General hydrolysis equation

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latex="\text{Polymer} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{Monomer}_1 + \text{Monomer}_2">

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General dehydration equation

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latex="\text{Monomer}_1 + \text{Monomer}_2 \rightarrow \text{Polymer} + \text{H}_2\text{O}">

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Importance of covalent bonds in macromolecules

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stability and structure to biological polymers