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Monomers, Polymers and Reactions Flashcards

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What are polymers?

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Large, complex molecules composed of long chains of monomers joined together

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What are monomers?

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Small, repeating units from which polymers are made (eg. Amino acids)

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What is a condensation reaction?

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Joining of monomers with the formation of a chemical bond between, releasing a molecule of water

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What is a hydrolysis reaction?

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A chemical bond breaks between monomers, using a molecule of water

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