Monomers and Polymers - Biological Molecules Flashcards
1
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What are monomers
A
Monomers are small units which are the components of larger molecules
- examples are monosaccharides such as glucose, amino acids and nucleotides.
2
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What is a polymer
A
Many monomers joined together.
3
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How are monomers joined together
A
Monomers are joined by a chemical bond in a condensation reaction where a water molecule is eliminated.
4
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What is hydrolysis
A
Hydrolysis is the opposite of condensation reaction where water is used to break a chemical bond between two molecules.
