🩷 3.1.1 Monomers and Polymers Flashcards
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1
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The biochemical basis of life is …
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Similar for all living things
2
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What are monomers ?
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The smallest units from which larger molecules are made.
3
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What are polymers ?
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Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together.
4
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Give 3 examples of monomers
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Monosaccharides, amino acids and nucleotides
5
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What is a condensation reaction ?
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A reaction that joins 2 molecules together, forming a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water.
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What is a hydrolysis reaction ?
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A reaction that breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule.
