Monomers And Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monomer
A
Smaller soluble molecules from which larger molecules are made
2
Q
What is a polymer
A
Molecules made from many similar monomers joined together
3
Q
What are 3 examples of monomers
A
Monosaccharides
Amino acids
Nucleotide
4
Q
What are 3 examples of polymers
A
Polysaccharides
Polypeptide
Polynucleotide
5
Q
Why are lipids not polymers?
A
They do not contain similar monomers
6
Q
What does a condensation reaction do
A
Joins 2 molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involved and elimination of a water molecule
7
Q
What does a hydrolysis reaction do
A
Breaks a chemical bond between 2 molecules and involves the use of a water molecule
