Monomers + Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What are monomers?
A
Smaller units from which larger units are made.
2
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What are polymers?
A
Polymers are molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together.
3
Q
Give 3 examples of monomers.
A
Monosaccharides, amino acids and nucleotides.
4
Q
What is a condensation reaction?
A
A condensation reaction joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water.
5
Q
What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
A hydrolysis reaction breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule.
