Topic 1.1 - Monomers & Polymers Flashcards by Shay Jones | Brainscape

Q

What is a monomer?

A

Smaller molecules from which larger molecules are made

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What is a polymer?

A

Molecule made from a chain of repeating monomers

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What happens in a condensation reaction? (3)

A

2 molecules are joined together
Forming a chemical bond
Releasing a water molecule

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What happens in a condensation reaction? (3)

A

2 molecules are separated
Breaking a chemical bond
Using a water molecule

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What is the polymer of a nucleotide?

A

Polynucleotide (DNA / RNA)

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What is the monomer of a polynucleotide?

A

Nucleotide

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What is the polymer of a monosaccharide?

A

Polysaccharide (starch)

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What is the monomer of a polysaccharide?

A

Monosaccharide (glucose)

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What is the polymer of an amino acid?

A

Polypeptide (protein)

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What is the monomer of a polypeptide?

A

Amino acid

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