3.1.1 - Monomers and Polymers

Question 1

monomers

Answer 1

• the smaller units from which larger molecules (polymers) are made
• e.g. monosaccharides, amino acids, nucleotides

Question 2

polymers

Answer 2

• molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together
• e.g. polysaccharides, proteins, DNA

Question 3

condensation reaction

Answer 3

• joins two molecules together
• forms a chemical bond
• eliminates a water molecule

Question 4

hydrolysis reaction

Answer 4

• breaks a chemical bond between two molecules
• uses a water molecule