1.1 Flashcards
1
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Monomer
A
Small, single molecule, many of which can be joined together to form a polymer
2
Q
Polymer
A
Large molecule made up of many similar monomers joined together
3
Q
Condensation reaction
A
Joins 2 molecules together
Eliminates a water molecule
Forms a chemical bond e.g. glycosidic
4
Q
Hydrolysis reaction
A
Separates 2 molecules
Requires addition of a water molecule
Breaks a chemical bond
5
Q
Exam tip reactions
A
Condensation/hydrolysis reaction - include H2O molecule that is added or removed
6
Q
Nucleotide
Monosaccharide
Amino acid
A
Polynucleotide
Polysaccharide
Polypeptide
