1.1 Flashcards
1
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What are monomers
A
The smaller units from which larger molecules are made
2
Q
What are polymers
A
Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together
3
Q
Give three examples of monomers
A
Monosaccharides, amino acids and nucleotides
4
Q
Define condensation reaction
A
A condensation reaction joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water
5
Q
Define hydrolysis reaction
A
A Hydrolysis reaction breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule
6
Q
Give three examples of polymers
A
Polysaccharides, proteins, DNA/RNA
