Monomers and Polymers (3.1.1) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the elements present in carbohydrates?
A
- Carbon
- Hydrogen
- Oxygen
2
Q
What are monomers?
A
- The smaller units from which larger molecules are made from
2
Q
What are polymers?
A
- Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together
3
Q
Give examples of monomers
A
- Monosaccharides
- Amino acids
- Nucleotides
4
Q
Give examples of polymers
A
- Polysaccharides
- Polypeptides
- DNA
- RNA
5
Q
What is a condensation reaction?
A
- A reaction that joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water
6
Q
What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
- Breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a molecule of water
7
Q
What is the formula of glucose?
A
- C₆H₁₂O₆
