Monomers and polymers

Question 1

What is a monomer

Answer 1

Small molecular units that can form a polymer

Question 2

Give 3 examples of a monomer

Answer 2

monosaccharides
amino acids
nucleotides

Question 3

What is a polymer

Answer 3

Large complex molecules composed of long chains of monomers joined together

Question 4

Give 3 examples of polymers

Answer 4

Carbohydrates
Nucleic acid
Proteins

Question 5

What is a condensation reaction

Answer 5

A reaction where a chemical bond is formed between monomers and a molecule of water is released

Question 6

What is a hydrolysis reaction

Answer 6

A reaction that breaks the chemical bond between monomers using a water molecule