Monomers And Polymers (3.1.1)

Question 1

What are the elements present in carbohydrates?

Answer 1

• Carbon
• Hydrogen
• Oxygen

Question 2

What are monomers?

Answer 2

• The smaller units from which larger molecules are made from

Question 3

What are polymers?

Answer 3

• Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together

Question 4

Give examples of monomers and their polymers

Answer 4

• Monosaccharides → Polysaccharides
• Amino acids → Polypeptides
• Nucleotides → DNA and RNA

Question 5

What is a condensation reaction?

Answer 5

• A reaction that joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water

Question 6

What is a hydrolysis reaction?

Answer 6

• Breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a molecule of water