Monomers and Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monomer?
A
Smaller units from which larger molecules are made.
2
Q
What is a polymer?
A
Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together.
3
Q
Give 3 examples of monomers:
A
Monosaccharides, amino acids and nucleotides
4
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.
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.
