Monomers and polymers Flashcards

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1
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Are monomers singular or multiple?

A

singular

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2
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Are polymers singular or multiple?

A

multiple

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3
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What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

A

Monosacharide

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4
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What is the polymer of carbohydrates?

A

Polysacaride

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5
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Whta is the role of carbohydrates? - 3 points

A

-respiration
-glucose
-energy

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6
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What is the monomer of proteins?

A

amino acids

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7
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What is the polymer of proteins?

A

polypeptide

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8
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What is the role of proteins?

A

cell structure

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9
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What is the monomer of nucleic acid?

A

Nucleotide

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10
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What is the polymer of nucleic acids?

A

Polynucleotide

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11
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What are 2 reactions in monomers and polymers? - 2 points

A
  • condenstation
  • hydrolysis
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12
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What happens during a condensation reaction? - 3 points

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  • two molecules are added together
  • a water molecule is kicked off
  • a new covalent bond is formed
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13
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Give an example of a condensation reaction using A-H and B-OH to represent the molecules.

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A-H + B-OH => A-B + H2O

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14
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Give an example of a hydrolysis reaction using A-B and H20 to represent the molecules.

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A-B + H20 => A-H + B-OH

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