Monomers and polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What are Macromolecules?
A
large molecules that are bonded covalently
2
Q
Whats a monomer
A
a single unit of a polymer, building block
3
Q
Whats a covalent bond ?
A
a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
4
Q
What is a hydroxyl group?
A
it contains OH
5
Q
What is a polymer?
A
substances composed of very large molecules, called macromolecules, which are multiples of simpler chemical units called monomers
6
Q
What is a dehydration reaction [condensation]?
A
when two monomers bond, through the loss of a water molecule
7
Q
What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
when two monomers disassemble, through the addition of a water molecule
8
Q
Which one of these molecules are not polymers?
Carbohydrates
lipids
Proteins
Nucleic acids
A
lipids
