Monomers and polymers Flashcards
1
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Condensation reaction
A
Is the combining of molecules with the loss of water
2
Q
hydrolysis reaction
A
Is the splitting of molecules with the use of water
3
Q
Monomer
A
Smaller units from which larger molecules can be made
4
Q
What is an example of a monomer
A
-monosaccharide
-amino acids
-nucleotides
5
Q
Polymer
A
is a material made of long repeating chains of molecules