monomers and polymers Flashcards
1
Q
what are monomers?
A
small units that make up larger molecules
2
Q
what are polymers?
A
a large number of monomers joined together in a chain
3
Q
give an example of a monomer and a polymer
A
amino acids make up proteins
4
Q
what is meant by organic molecules?
A
the key molecules required to build structures that allow organisms to function
5
Q
what are the 4 organic molecules?
A
- water
- carbohydrates
- lipids
- proteins
- nucleic acids
6
Q
what is meant by the term polymerisation?
A
monomers join together by covalent bonds to form polymers
