monomers and polymers Flashcards

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1
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what are monomers?

A

small units that make up larger molecules

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2
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what are polymers?

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a large number of monomers joined together in a chain

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3
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give an example of a monomer and a polymer

A

amino acids make up proteins

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4
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what is meant by organic molecules?

A

the key molecules required to build structures that allow organisms to function

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what are the 4 organic molecules?

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  1. water
  2. carbohydrates
  3. lipids
  4. proteins
  5. nucleic acids
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what is meant by the term polymerisation?

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monomers join together by covalent bonds to form polymers

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