2.2 Monomer and polymers Flashcards
1
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Define monomer
A
smaller units that join together to form larger molecules
2
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Define polymer
A
Molecules formed when many monomers join together
3
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Give examples of monomers
A
Monosaccharides, amino acids, nucleotides
4
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Give examples of polymers
A
Polysaccharides, proteins, DNA/RNA
5
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What happens in condensation reactions?
A
Chemical bond forms between 2 molecules and a molecule of water is produced
6
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What happens in hydrolysis reactions?
A
a water molecule is used to break a chemical bond between 2 molecules e.g peptide bonds in proteins, ester bonds between fatty acids and glycerol in lipids
