1-A Biological molecules

Question 1

what is a monomer?

Answer 1

small basic molecular units that form polymers

Question 2

what is a polymer?

Answer 2

large complex molecules made of chains of monomers

Question 3

what is a condensation reaction?

Answer 3

reaction that form chemical bonds between monomers releasing a water molecule

Question 4

what is a hydrolysis reaction?

Answer 4

breaks chemical bonds between monomers using a water molecule

Question 5

what is a monosaccharide?

Answer 5

monomers that make carbohydrates