Monomers And Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What are monomers? 😃
A
Monomers are the SMALLER REPEATING units from which LARGER molecules are made.
2
Q
What are polymers? 🧐
A
Polymers are molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together.
3
Q
3 examples of monomers!
A
•amino acids
•monosaccharides (glucose)
•DNA nucleotides
4
Q
3 examples of polymers!!
A
•polypeptides
•DNA
•cellulose
5
Q
What reaction joins monomers together + what does it release?
A
•condensation
•releases 1 molecule of water per bond
6
Q
What reaction separates monomers + what’s needed?
A
•Hydrolysis
•1 molecule of water per bond
7
Q
What 3 things should you remember when answering exam questions on monomers + polymers?
A
•Condensation/hydrolysis
•name of bond
•release/addition of water
