general definitions

Question 1

what’s a monomer? examples

Answer 1

individual molecules that make up a polymer

amino acids
monosaccharides

Question 2

what’s a polymer? examples

Answer 2

long chain molecules composed of bonded individual monomers in a repeating pattern

carbohydrates
proteins

Question 3

what’s a condensation reaction?

Answer 3

reaction between 2 molecules
forming larger molecule
releases water molecule

opposite of hydrolysis

Question 4

what’s a hydrolysis reaction?

Answer 4

breakdown of a molecule into 2 smaller molecules
requires addition of water molecule

opposite to condensation

Question 5

what are macromolecules?

Answer 5

complex molecules, relatively large molecular mass - containing very large number of atoms