Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What are monomers?
A
Monomers are smaller units from which larger molecules are made.
2
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What are polymers?
A
Polymers are molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together.
3
Q
What are examples of biological monomers?
A
Monosaccharides, Amino acids and Nucleotides.
4
Q
What is a condensation reaction?
A
A reaction that joins two monomers together through a chemical bond with the elimination of a water molecule.
5
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What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
A reaction that breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule.
