Molecules of Life Flashcards
1
Q
What is a polymer?
A
Large, complex molecules composed of long chains of monomers joined together.
2
Q
What is a monomer?
A
Small, basic molecular units that can form a polymer.
3
Q
How are polymers formed?
A
A condensation reaction.
4
Q
What is released during a condensation reaction?
A
A molecule of water.
5
Q
How is a polymer broken down?
A
Hydrolysis reactions.
6
Q
What is used in a hydrolysis reaction?
A
A molecule of water to break the chemical bond.
