Monomers and Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a condensation reaction?
A
A reaction in which two molecules combine to form a larger molecule, producing H2O as a by product
2
Q
What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
A reaction in which a bond is broken by the addition of a water molecule
3
Q
What is a monomer?
A
A molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer
4
Q
What is a polymer?
A
A large chain that can be built up from single monomers
5
Q
Give named examples of monomers.
A
Monosaccharides
Amino acids
Nucleotides
6
Q
Give named examples of polymers.
A
Polysaccharides
Polynucleotides
Polypeptides
7
Q
Name biological examples
of monomers and polymers.
A
Carbohydrates > Monosaccharides > Polysaccharides
Proteins > Amino Acids > Polypeptides
Nucleic Acids > Nucleotides > Polynucleotides
