1.1 MONOMERS AND POLYMERS

Question 1

Define a monomer w/ examples

Answer 1

Smaller units that join together to form larger molecules

e.g. monosaccharides, amino acids, nucleotides

Question 2

Define a polymer w/ examples

Answer 2

Molecules formed when many monomers join together

e.g. polysaccharides, proteins, DNA/RNA

Question 3

What occurs in condensation reactions?

Answer 3

A chemical bond forms between 2 molecules & a molecule of water is produced

Question 4

What occurs in hydrolysis reactions?

Answer 4

A water molecule is used to break a chemical bond between 2 molecules