Monomers and Polymers Flashcards
1
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What are monomers?
A
A small basic structural unit is joined together to form large complex molecules.
2
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What are polymers?
A
Large complex molecules made up of many monomers joined together.
3
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Examples of monomers?
A
Amino acids, nucleotides and monosaccharides
4
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Examples of polymers?
A
Proteins, carbohydrates, DNA aND RNA
5
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What is a condensation reaction?
A
A reaction that involves forming a new chemical bond from two molecules with the removal of a water molecule.
6
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What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
A reaction that involves the breakdown of a chemical bond between two molecules with the use of a water molecule.
