1.1 Biological Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
What are monomers?
A
The smaller unites from which larger molecules are made.
2
Q
What are polymers?
A
Molecules made from a large number of monomers
3
Q
What is a condensation reaction?
A
A chemical reaction which joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and loss of a water molecule
4
Q
What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
The breakage of a chemical bond between two molecules of a chemical bond and involves the use of water
