Biological Molecules - Monomers And Polymers Flashcards
What is it called when monomers join together in long chains to form polymers?
Polymerisation.
Give examples of polymers.
Polysaccharides, polypeptides and polynucleotides.
How does polymerisation occur?
Condensation reaction occurs.
How is a polymer broken down?
Hydrolysis - releases a molecule of water.
What is metabolism?
All the chemical processes that take place in living organisms are collectively called metabolism.
What are carbohydrates made up of?
Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
How are monomers joined to make polymers?
Monomers are joined by a glycosidic bond in a condensation reaction whereby a water molecule is released.
How is a polymer broken down into monomers?
Hydrolysis the opposite to a condensation reaction and is when water is added to break the glycosidic chemical bond between two molecules.
