Monomers And Polymers Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Monomer
A
Smaller units which can create larger molecules
2
Q
Polymer
A
Made from lots of monomers bonded together
3
Q
What are the three monomers and the polymers they create
A
- Glucose - Starch, Cellulose, Glycogen
- Amino Acid - Protein
- Nucleotide - DNA, RNA
4
Q
What is a Condensation Reaction
A
Joining two molecules creating a chemical bond and removing water
5
Q
What is a hydrolysis reaction
A
Breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of water
6
Q
What is the formula for glucose
A
C6H12O6
7
Q
What is an Isomer
A
Same molecular formula but different structure (e.g. alpha and beta glucose)
