3.1.1 Monomers and polymers Flashcards
1
Q
Give 4 examples of biological polymers
A
- Polysaccharides (eg starch, cellulose)
- Polynucleotides (eg RNA and DNA)
- Lipids
- Polypeptides (proteins)
2
Q
What happens during a condensation reaction?
A
A named chemical bond is made and a water molecule is removed.
3
Q
What type of reaction are monosaccharides added together in?
A
Condensation
4
Q
Define a polymer
A
Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together.
5
Q
What happens during a hydrolysis reaction?
A
A water molecule is added to break a named chemical bond.
6
Q
Define a monomer
A
Smaller units from which larger molecules are made.
