Definitions Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are monomers?
A
The smaller units from which larger molecules are made
2
Q
What are polymers?
A
Molecules made from a large number of similar monomers joined together
3
Q
What is a condensation reaction?
A
Joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves elimination of a molecule of water
4
Q
What is hydrolysis?
A
Breaks a chemical bonds between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule
5
Q
What are monosaccharides?
A
Basic molecular units of carbohydrates
