1.1 Monomers And Polymers Flashcards
1
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What are monomers?
A
Monomers - smaller, repeating molecules / units from which larger molecules / polymers are made
2
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What are polymers?
A
Polymers - molecules made from many (a large number) identical / similar monomer molecules
3
Q
What happens in condensation reactions?
A
● 2 molecules join together
● Forming a chemical bond
● Releasing a water molecule
4
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What happens in hydrolysis reactions?
A
● 2 molecules separated
● Breaking a chemical bond
● Using a water molecule
5
Q
Give examples of polymers and the monomers from which they’re made
A
Nucleotide to Polynucleotide e.g. DNA or RNA
Monosaccharide e.g. glucose to polysaccharide e.g. starch
amino acid to polypeptide (protein)
6
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Are lipids polymers?
A
No - Lipids are not made from repeating monomers, so aren’t
