StemUp: AQA A level Biology 3.1.1 Monomers and Polymers

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What is meant by monomers? (1)

Smaller units from which larger molecules are made

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What is meant by polymers? (1)

A molecule made from a large number of monomers joined to-

gether

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What is meant by condensation reactions? (2)

- A condensation reaction joins up two molecules

- With the formation of a chemical bond and the removal of a water

molecule

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What is meant by hydrolysis reactions? (2)

- A hydrolysis reaction breaks the chemical bond between two

molecules

- With the use of a water molecule

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What are 3 examples of monomers and their respective poly-

mers? (6)

- Monosaccharides ’ Polysaccharides

- Nucleotides ’ Nucleic acids

- Amino acids ’ Polypeptides