monomers and polymers Flashcards
1
Q
Define a monomer
A
A small single molecule, many of which can be joined together in a condensation reaction, to form a polymer
2
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Define a polymer
A
Large molecule made of many similar/identical monomers joined together in a condensation rewaction
3
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A condensation reaction
[3]
A
- Joins 2 molecules together
- Forms a chemical bond
- Eliminates a water molecule
4
Q
A hydrolysis reaction
[3]
A
- Separates 2 molecules
- Breaks a chemical bond
- Requires addition of a water molecule
5
Q
Give 3 examples of condensation reactions
A
Nucleotide 》DNA/RNA (Polynucleotide)
Amino Acid 》Protein (Polypeptide)
Monosaccharide 》Polysaccaride (carbohydrate)
6
Q
What is the name of the reverse of a condensation reaction
A
Hydrolysis reaction
7
Q
When drawing a diagram of a condensation/hydrolysis reaction what MUST you include?
A
The H2O molecule that is added or removed
