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2.1.2b Monomers, Polymers Flashcards

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Polymers

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Long chain molecules made up by linking multiple monomers

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Monomers

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Individual units which make up a polymer chain

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Name 2 examples of polymers

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Carbohydrates, proteins

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What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

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Sugars (saccharides)

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What is the monomers of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What do you call one single sugar unit?

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Monosaccharide

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What do you call two monosaccharides linked together?

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Disaccharide

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What do you call many monosaccharides linked together?

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Polysaccharide

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