monomers and polymers

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what is a monomer?

A monomer are the smaller units from which larger molecules are formed

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What is a polymer?

A polymer are molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together

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What are three examples of monomers?

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Monosaccharide

Amino Acid

Nucleotide


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What are six examples of polymers?

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starch, cellulose, glycogen

Protein

DNA and RNA

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Define a condensation reaction (3)

  • joins molecules together

  • With the formation of a chemical bond

  • Involves the elimination of a water molecule


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Define a hydrolysis reaction(3)

  • breaks a chemical bond Involves

  • Between two molecules

  • Involves the use of a water molecule