Monomers and polymers

Question 1

monomers definition

Answer 1

Monomers are the single subunits, smaller units from which larger molecules are made.

Question 2

Monomers: Example

Answer 2

Amino acids
Nucleotides
Monosaccharides

Question 3

Polymer: definition

Answer 3

Polymers are complex molecules that are formed by combining monomers using covalent bonds

Question 4

Polymers: Example

Answer 4

Proteins
DNA
Starch

Question 5

Condensation reaction: Definition

Answer 5

A condensation reaction joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water.

Question 6

what type of reaction is a condensation reaction?

Answer 6

A formation reaction

Question 7

what is a byproduct of a condensation reaction?

Answer 7

water

Question 8

Products of the condensation of:
amino acids
two monosaccharides
many monosaccharides
fatty acids and monoglycerides

Answer 8

amino acids- proteins
two monosaccharides- disaccharides
many disaccharides- polysaccharides
fatty acids and monoglycerides- lipids

Question 9

Hydrolysis reaction: Definition

Answer 9

Hydrolysis is the reaction that breaks down large, biological molecules.The reaction requires water and splits larger molecules into smaller components. These smaller molecules can easily diffuse into cells or be transported using protein channels.

Question 10

Products of hydrolysis:
Protein
Carbohydrate
Disaccharide
Lipids

Answer 10

Protein- amino acids
Carbohydrate- disaccharides and monosaccharides
Disaccharides- two monosaccharides
Lipids- fatty acids and monoglycerides