Biological Molecules- Monomers and Polymers Flashcards

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Describe the reactions involved in the conversion of monomers to polymers.
Include at least 2 monomers and the polymers they form in your answer.

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Condensation reaction joins monomers together and forms a chemical bond and releases water
Hydrolysis reaction breaks chemical bond and uses water
EG: alpha glucose to starch
Amino acids to polypeptides/ proteins

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