T1: Monomers and Polymers

Question 1

define monomer

Answer 1

small basic molecular unit from which larger molecules are made

examples: amino acids, nucleotides, monosaccharides

Question 2

define polymer

Answer 2

a large complex molecule comprised of many monomers

examples: proteins, disaccharides, polysaccharides

Question 3

what is a condensation reaction?

Answer 3

condensation reactions join 2 molecules together, forming a chemical bond and releasing a water molecule

Question 4

what is a hydrolysis reaction?

Answer 4

hydrolysis reactions break a chemical bond using a water molecule