Monomers And Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monomer
A
Smaller units from which larger molecules are made
2
Q
What is a polymer
A
Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together
3
Q
3 examples of monomers
A
Amino acids
Nucleotides
Monosaccharides
4
Q
What does a condensation reaction involve
A
Joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water
5
Q
What happens during a hydrolysis reaction
A
Breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule
