Monomers and Polymers

Question 1

Define monomers

Answer 1

Small basic molecular units that form larger molecules

REMEMBER : it is important you understand monomers form larger molecules in the definition and not polymers. This is because monomers also form macromolecules other than polymers which are large molecules that aren’t made from the same monomers e.g lipids (lipids aren’t polymers as polymers are only made from the same monomers)

Question 2

Define polymers

Answer 2

Large molecules formed from many monomers bonded together