6.1 Monomers Flashcards
1
Q
What is an isomer?
A
2
Q
What is a polymer?
A
Proteins made of many monomers.
3
Q
What is a monomer?
A
A molecule that can be bonded with other monomers to make a polymer.
4
Q
What happens during a dehydration synthesis reaction?
A
Monomers are joined into polymers.
5
Q
What happens during a hydrolysis reaction?
A
Polymers are broken back down into monomers.
6
Q
What is a functional group?
A
parts of organic molecules that are involved in chemical reactions.
7
Q
How many bonds does carbon form?
A
4 bonds.
