1.1 Monomers and Polymers Flashcards

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Define what a monomer is

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Monomers are the smaller units from which larger molecules are made

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Define what a polymer is

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Polymers are molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together

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Name all three monomers

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Monosaccharides, Amino Acids and Nucleic Acids

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What reaction joins together two monomers?

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A condensation reaction joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a water molecule

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What reaction breaks the chemical bond between two monomers?

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A hydrolysis reaction breaks the chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule

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