Monomers and Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monomer?
A
Smaller units from which larger units are made
2
Q
Give examples of three important monomers.
A
glucose, nucleotides and amino acids
3
Q
What is a polymer?
A
Large molecules made of many monomers joined together
4
Q
What is a condensation reaction?
A
A reaction in which a chemical bond is formed between two molecules eliminating a molecule of water
5
Q
What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
A reaction where a chemical bond is broken between two molecules using a molecule of water
