Biological Molecules: Monomers and Polymers Flashcards

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what are monomers?

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smaller units from which larger molecules are made

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what are polymers?

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molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together

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what are some examples of monomers?

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monosaccharides, amino acids, nucleotides

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what is a condensation reaction?

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joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond, involves the elimination of a water molecule

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what is hydrolysis?

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breaks a chemical bond between two molecules, involves the use of water molecule

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