1.1 Monomers & Polymers

Question 1

(Monomers & Polymers) Define monomer. Give 3 examples.

Answer 1

Smaller units that join together to form larger molecules.
- monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, galactose)
- amino acids
- nucleotides

Question 2

(Monomers & Polymers) Define polymer. Give 3 examples.

Answer 2

Molecules that are formed when many monomers join together.
- polysaccharides
- proteins
- DNA/RNA

Question 3

(Monomers & Polymers) What happens in a condensation reaction?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

(Monomers & Polymers) What happens in a hydrolysis reaction?

Answer 4

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