monomers and polymers Flashcards
1
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monomers
A
single unit that make up larger molecules (monosaccharide, amino acid, nucleotide)
2
Q
polymers
A
multiple repeating units bonded together to form a long chain
(polysaccharide, protein, DNA)
3
Q
condensation reaction
A
(forming)
a reaction in which a bond is formed and a molecule of water is released
4
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hydrolysis
A
(breaking)
a reaction in which a bond is broken by adding in water
