3.2 Synthesis and Breakdown of Macromolecules

Question 1

a reaction where monomers combine with the help of water (and often
an enzyme) to form polymers

Answer 1

dehydration synthesis

Question 2

a reaction where a water molecule (and usually an enzyme) is used to
break a chemical bond within a polymer

Answer 2

hydrolysis reactions

Question 3

the single subunits, or building blocks that make up polymers

Answer 3

monomers

Question 4

larger molecules that are formed by combining monomers using covalent bonds

Answer 4

polymers