Monomers and Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What are monomers?
A
Monomers are the smaller units from which larger molecules are made
2
Q
what are polymers?
A
Polymers are multiple repeating units of monomers
3
Q
what is a condensation reaction?
A
the joining of two monomers with the formation of a covelant bond involving the elimination of a molecule of water
4
Q
what is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
the breaking of a covenant bond between two monomers using a molecule water
5
Q
what are disaccharides and how are they formed?
A
Two monosaccharides joined together with a glycosidic bond, formed by a condensation reaction therefore releasing a molecule of water
