3.2 Synthesis and Breakdown of Macromolecules Flashcards
1
Q
a reaction where monomers combine with the help of water (and often
an enzyme) to form polymers
A
dehydration synthesis
2
Q
a reaction where a water molecule (and usually an enzyme) is used to
break a chemical bond within a polymer
A
hydrolysis reactions
3
Q
the single subunits, or building blocks that make up polymers
A
monomers
4
Q
larger molecules that are formed by combining monomers using covalent bonds
A
polymers