Biological molecules

• What are biological molecules also known as?

  Organic molecules
• What are the main groups of biological molecules?

  Lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates
• What elements do all biological molecules contain?

  Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
• What is the difference between monomers and polymers?

  • Monomers: Single units that can join together
  • Polymers: Long chains made of repeating monomers
• What is the process of condensation in biological molecules?

  It involves the removal of water to form a bond
• What is hydrolysis in the context of biological molecules?

  It involves the addition of water to break a bond
• What are the types of bonds associated with biological molecules?

  • Glycosidic bond (carbohydrates)
  • Peptide bond (proteins)
  • Ester bond (lipids)