Biological molecules Flashcards

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What are monomers? give examples

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Monomers are the simple subunits or building blocks of life. They are the smaller units that can join together to form large complex molecules.
examples include:
- monosaccharides
- amino acids
- nucleotides
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what are polymers? give examples

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Polymers are complex molecules that are formed by combining many monomers together using covalent bonds. 
examples include:
- polysaccharides
- proteins 
- DNA/RNA
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What happens in a condensation reaction?

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A chemical bond forms between two molecules, and a molecule of water is produced

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