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What is polymer?

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A molecule made from a large number of monomers

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What is a monomer?

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A smaller unit that makes up larger molecules

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What are some examples of monomers?

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Monosaccharides, amino acids and nucleotides

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What is a condensation reaction?

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Joins 2 molecules together, forms a chemical bond, eliminates a water molecule

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What is a hydrolysis reaction?

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Breaks a chemical bond between 2 molecules, uses a water molecule

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