Monomers & Polymers Flashcards
1
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Monomer
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Smaller units from which larger molecules are made
2
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Examples of Monomers
A
Monosaccharides, amino acids and nucleotides
3
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Polymer
A
Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together
4
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Examples of Polymers
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Proteins, carbohydrates and lipids
5
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Condensation Reaction
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Joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water
6
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Hydrolysis Reaction
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Breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule
