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Monomers And Polymers 🟡 Flashcards

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What are monomers?

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Monomers are the smaller units from which larger molecules are made

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What are polymers?

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Polymers are molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together

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What are 3 examples of monomers?

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-Monosaccharides
-amino acids
-nucleotides

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What is a condensation reaction?

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

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What is a hydrolysis reaction?

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A hydrolysis reaction breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule

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Diagram of the condensation and hydrolysis reaction for nucleotide…

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Diagram of the condensation and hydrolysis reaction for an amino acid…

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Diagram of the condensation and hydrolysis reaction for a monosaccharide…

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What are biological molecules?

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molecules made and used by living organisms e.g. Carbohydrates, ​Proteins, Lipids, DNA, ATP, Water, Inorganic Ions

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