3.1.1 Monomers and Polymers Flashcards
1
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What are monomers?
A
Smaller units from which larger molecules are made
2
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What are polymers?
A
Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together
3
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What are three examples of monomers?
A
Monosaccharides, amino acids, nucleotides
4
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What is a condensation reaction?
A
It joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water
5
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What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
It breaks down a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of water molecule
