CHAPTER 11 Flashcards
what is DNA
genetic instructions that inform the organism how to operate to survive
structure of DNA
double helix
what are the monomers in DNA called
nucleotides
what does the order of the bases on DNA do
codes for an organisms genes
what is on each of the nucleotides
a base A,C,G,T
how Is DNA bonded together
two bases (one on each strand of the helix) pair up and form cross links to keep the two strands of nucleotides together
what is the process in which DNA is made
the condensation polymerisation of the nucleotides
equation for the formation of DNA
millions of nucleotides -> DNA + water
what are sugars made from
carbon, oxygen and hydrogen
how are carbonates formed?
sugars react together by polymerisation to form carbohydrates
what are plastics made from
polymers
how are polymers made
polymerisation
when long chains of monomers join together
what monomers are commonly found in plastics
alkenes
what is the smallest unsaturated hydrocarbon
ethene
ethene monomers
polythene
what polymer does propene make
polypropene
properties of polypropene 2
very strong and tough
uses of polypropene 3
carpets, milk crates, ropes
propene monomers ->
poly(propene )
what must be present for addition polymerisation
a double covalent bond