3.1.1 Monomers and polymers Flashcards
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Monomers
A
the smaller units from which larger molecules are made
2
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Examples of monomers
A
monosaccharides
amino acids
nucleotides
3
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Polymers
A
molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together
4
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Examples of polymers
A
proteins
carbohydrates
nucleic acidd
5
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Examples of polymers
A
Carbohydrates
proteins
nucleic acids
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what reaction takes place to join 2 molecules together?
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a condensation reaction
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what happens during a condensation reaction?
A
the joining of 2 molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a water molecule
8
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what reaction takes place to break 2 molecules apart?
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a hydrolysis reaction
9
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what happens during a hydrolysis reaction?
A
Breaking a chemical bond between two molecules with the addition of water
