Biochemistry & Polymer Chemistry
8 terms
Biochemistry & Polymer Chemistry
Carbohydrate
A biomolecule composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, usually with hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio found in water.
Biochemistry & Polymer ChemistryCellular Respiration
The oxidation of nutrients within cells to release energy as ATP.
Biochemistry & Polymer ChemistryCellulose
The structural polysaccharide of plant cell walls, a linear polymer of beta-linked glucose.
Biochemistry & Polymer ChemistryCoenzyme
A small organic molecule that binds temporarily to an enzyme and is essential for its catalytic activity.
Biochemistry & Polymer ChemistryCofactor
A non-protein chemical component required for an enzyme to function.
Biochemistry & Polymer ChemistryCondensation Polymerisation
Polymerisation in which monomers join with the elimination of a small molecule, usually water.
Biochemistry & Polymer ChemistryCopolymer
A polymer made from two or more different monomers.
Biochemistry & Polymer ChemistryCross-Linking
The formation of covalent bonds between separate polymer chains.