Macromolecule Reactions Flashcards
Why are lipids not considered to be polymers
They do not contain a repeating pattern and do not contain monomers
What do condensation reactions do
Form polymers from monomers
What happens in a. Condensation reaction
One monomer chemically bonds to another monomer resulting in a molecule of water
A hydroxyl (-OH) of one monomer groups with a hydrogen from another monomer
What happens in a hydrolysis reaction
Polymers are broken down into monomers by hydrolysis reactions
Then require the insertion of water to break the bonds between two monomers
What is a polynucleotide
A repeating pattern of numerous nucleotides
What are he sub units of nucleic acids
Nucleotides
What is hydrolysis used to do
Break down polysaccharides to form monosaccharides to form monosaccharides
