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What is he chemical mechanism by which cells make polymers from monomers?
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∙ 11y ago
Dehydradtion reactions cause cells to make polymers from monomers.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoPolymerization
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymerization
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∙ 13y agoThe cells make "polymers" through building blocks of monomers by the process of anabolic synthesis. And breaking them down through catabolism.
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∙ 11y agoThe chemical mechanism by which cells make polymers from monomers is called dehydration synthesis. In other words, water is removed to allow two monomers to bond to one another.
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∙ 13y agoremoving water- dehydration
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Why are monomers important to polymers?
Monomers are smaller molecules which, connected by covalent chemical bonds, link together to form huge polymer molecules. These molecules tend to be very strong, and are found in substances such as plastics. Remember: mono=1, poly=many
What are the names for the monomers and polymers of nucleic acids?
monomer = amino acidpolymer = polypeptide (= polypeptide chain)A monomer is one unit in a chain of repeating units. Amino acids are assembled in cells into chains called polypeptides.A protein may consist of just one polypeptide, or more than one. For example, human growth hormone has only one chain, but hemoglobin has four.
A nucleic acid is a polymer made up of which kind of monomers?
Nucleic Acids are polymers of nucleotides with very specific functions in cells.
How are polymers toxic?
Not all polymers are toxic. Plastic for example is a polymer and is made from a non biodegradable material, however, is not toxic unless consumer. Polymers are known to increase risk of cancer, and even radiation poisoning.
Is it a chemical or physical change when oxygen is incorporated into hemoglobin to bring it to the cells?
Chemical
Chemical reactions that breakdown chemicals are called what?
Catabolic reactions breakdown polymers into monomers. Enzymes in our body essentially aid in that process. Polymers cannot be absorbed into the cells so it has to be broken down into simpler units.
Can your cells take in nutrients in their original polymeric form?
No, polymers must be broken into monomers, or at least dimers, to be taken into the cells for procession. That is why you have many powerful digestive enzymes.
When cells produce polymers such as carbohydrates lipids or proteins chemically bonding the monomers together results in the formation of?
a water molecule at each bonding site
Why are monomers important to polymers?
Monomers are smaller molecules which, connected by covalent chemical bonds, link together to form huge polymer molecules. These molecules tend to be very strong, and are found in substances such as plastics. Remember: mono=1, poly=many
Repeating liked units are known as?
Since you haven't mentioned the context where the liked units, therefore 1. If you are asking about polymers, then they are called monomers. 2. If you are asking about living organisms they are called cells. 3. if you are asking about solids, they are called unit cells.
What are the names for the monomers and polymers of nucleic acids?
monomer = amino acidpolymer = polypeptide (= polypeptide chain)A monomer is one unit in a chain of repeating units. Amino acids are assembled in cells into chains called polypeptides.A protein may consist of just one polypeptide, or more than one. For example, human growth hormone has only one chain, but hemoglobin has four.
Where are monomers located?
Inside Cells .
What are the applications of polymers in medical field?
The chemistry industry is working on new uses for polymers as well. In development are conductive polymers for printable electronics. Polymer Electrolyte Membrane, PEM, (or Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cells are already in use in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The industry is also working on materials for advanced fuel cells including a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PFC).
Describe how polymers are built and how they are broken down?
To Break a polymer water is used to break the inonic bonds in a process know as the hydrolosis effect. RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM.
A nucleic acid is a polymer made up of which kind of monomers?
Nucleic Acids are polymers of nucleotides with very specific functions in cells.
Are polymers that control the activities and reproduction of cells?
nucleic acids
What is the importance of dehydration synthesis in the body?
Without chemical reactions, chemical processes could not occur. Without chemical processes, life is not possible. Anything alive is alive (at least in part, if not in sum) because of the biochemical processes going on in the organism. No chemistry equals no life. All living things are, without exception, biochemical mechanisms or biochemical machines.
