3.1.1 Monomers and polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a polymer?
A
Polymers are large, complex molecules composed of long chains of monomers joined together.
2
Q
What are monomers?
A
Monomers are small, basic molecular units
3
Q
Give an example of monomers?
A
- monosaccharides
- amino acids
- nucleotides
4
Q
What reaction joins two molecules together?
A
Condensation reaction
5
Q
What reaction breaks a chemical bond between two molecules?
A
Hydrolysis reaction
