Monomers and polymers Flashcards
1
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Define monomer
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The smaller unit from which larger molecules are made
2
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Define polymer
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Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together
3
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Give examples of monomers
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Monosaccharides, amino acids and nucleotides
4
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What takes place during a condensation reaction?
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Joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond e.g glysosidic with the removal of a molecule of water
5
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What takes place during a hydrolysis reaction?
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Breaks the chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a molecule of water being added
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