Bio molecules Monomers & Polymers

Question 1

Describe the chemical reactions involved in the conversion of polymers to monomers and monomers to polymers.

Answer 1

Condensation reaction joins m’s together to form p’s
-forms chemical bond and releases water
Hydrolysis breaks p’s to form m’s
-breaks chemical bond and uses water

Question 2

What is a monomer

Answer 2

Small repeating subunit from which larger molecules are made