monomers and polymers Flashcards
1
Q
what is a monomer?
A
the smaller units from which larger molecules are made
1
Q
Give 3 examples of a monomer
A
nucleotides, amino acids, monosaccharides, fructose or glucose
2
Q
what is a polymer?
A
a large molecule made up of long repeating chains of monomers
3
Q
Give 3 examples of a polymer
A
polysaccharides, polypeptides, proteins, DNA, RNA, starch, enzymes
4
Q
What is the monomer which makes up carbohydrates?
A
Monosaccharides
5
Q
What is the monomer which makes up proteins?
A
Amino acids
6
Q
What is the monomer that makes up nucleic acids?
A
Nucleotides
7
Q
What does the condensation of monosaccharides produce?
A
Polysaccharides
8
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What does the condensation of amino acids produce?
A
Proteins and polypeptides
