3.1.1 Monomers and Polymers
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Define ‘monomer’
smaller units from which larger molecules are made.
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Name some examples of monomers.
monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, galactose)
amino acids
nucleotides
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Define ‘polymer’
molecules composed of smaller repeating units (monomers), joined together by covalent bonds.
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Name some examples of polymers.
polysaccharides (starch, cellulose, glycogen)
proteins
DNA / RNA
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What happens in a condensation reaction?
A chemical bond forms between 2 molecules and a molecule of water is produced.
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What happens in a hydrolysis reaction?
A water molecule is used to break a chemical bond between 2 molecules.