Monomers and polymers (3.1.1) Flashcards
1
Q
what are monomers?
A
the 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
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what are examples of monomers?
A
monosaccharides, amino acids and nucleotides
4
Q
what does a condensation reaction do?
A
join two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water
5
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what does a hydrolysis reaction do?
A
break a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule
