monomers and polymers Flashcards
1
Q
what is a monomer?
A
small basic molecular units that join to form a polymer
2
Q
what is a polymer?
A
long complex molecules made of long chains of monomers
3
Q
examples of monomers
A
amino acids
nucleotides
glucose
4
Q
examples of polymers
A
proteins
starch
dna
5
Q
what is a condensation reaction?
A
two monomers joining together and releasing water
6
Q
what is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
breaking up polymers into their monomers by adding water
