Monomers And Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What are monomers?
A
- smaller units from which larger molecules are made
2
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What are polymers?
A
- molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together
3
Q
What are examples of monomers?
A
- monosaccharides
- amino acids
- nucleotides
4
Q
What is a condensation reaction?
A
- reaction that joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water
5
Q
What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
- a reaction that breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule
6
Q
What is the molecular formula of glucose?
A
- C6H12O6
7
Q
What are isomers?
A
- same molecular formula but different structures
