3.1.1 monomers and polymers

Question 1

what are monomers and give 3 examples

Answer 1

monomers are small molecular unites which can join togather to form large molecules called polymers

ex- monosaccharides
- nucleotides
- amino acids

Question 2

define polymers and give 3 examples

Answer 2

polymers are larger molecules made from a large number of monomers joined togather.

ex- protiens, polysaccharides and nucliec acids

Question 3

give examples of mono and polysaccharides

Answer 3

monosaccharides
-glucose
-fructose
-galactose

polysaccharides-
- starch
- glycogen
- cellulose