Biochemistry Definitions

4 Definitions- only a small resource

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Macronutrients
inorganic ions that are needed in small amounts- eg calcium, iron, phosphorous, magnesium
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Micronutrients
inorganic ions that are needed in trace amounts- eg copper, zinc, cobalt
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Condensation Reaction
The chemical elimination of water to form a more complex molecule (take water to make bonds)
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Hydrolysis Reaction
The breaking down of complex molecules into smaller molecules by the addition of water (add water to break bonds)
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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inorganic ions that are needed in trace amounts- eg copper, zinc, cobalt

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Micronutrients

Card 3

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The chemical elimination of water to form a more complex molecule (take water to make bonds)

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Card 4

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The breaking down of complex molecules into smaller molecules by the addition of water (add water to break bonds)

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Biochemistry

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