Biological Molecules Flashcards
1
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what are polymers?
A
large complex molecules composed of long chains of monomers joined together
2
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what are monomers?
A
small basic units that can form a polymer
3
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what are three examples of monomers?
A
monosaccharides, amino acids and nucleotides
4
Q
how are most biological polymers formed from their monomers?
A
condensation reactions
5
Q
what does a condensation reactions join together form?
A
a polymer and a molecule of water per bond formed
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