T1: Monomers and Polymers Flashcards
1
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define monomer
A
small basic molecular unit from which larger molecules are made
examples: amino acids, nucleotides, monosaccharides
2
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define polymer
A
a large complex molecule comprised of many monomers
examples: proteins, disaccharides, polysaccharides
3
Q
what is a condensation reaction?
A
condensation reactions join 2 molecules together, forming a chemical bond and releasing a water molecule
4
Q
what is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
hydrolysis reactions break a chemical bond using a water molecule