Monomers And Polymers Flashcards
All of monomers and polymers
1
Q
What elements are present in carbohydrates?
A
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
2
Q
What are monomers?
A
The smaller units from which larger molecules are made from
3
Q
What are polymers?
A
Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together
4
Q
Types of polymers
A
Polysaccharides
Polypeptides
DNA
RNA
5
Q
Types of monomers
A
Monosaccharides
Amino acids
Nucleotides
6
Q
What is a condensation reaction?
A
A reaction that joins two molecules with the formation of a chemical bond and releases a water molecule
7
Q
What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
The breakdown of a larger molecule into smaller molecules through the addition of water
8
Q
What is the formula of glucose?
A
C₆H₁₂O₆
