3.1.1 Monomers and polymers

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Define monomer

Monomers are the smaller units from which larger molecules are made

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Define polymer

Polymers are molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together

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3 polymers for the monomer: Monosaccharides

Starch

Cellulose

Glycogen

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Polymer for the monomer: Amino acid

Protein

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2 Polymers for the monomer: Nucleotide

DNA & RNA

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Whats the 2 key chemical reactions?

Condensation and Hydrolysis

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What is condensation? (3 points)

  • joins two molecules together

  • With the formation of a chemical bond

  • Involves the elimination of a molecule of water

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What is hydrolysis? (3 points)

  • breaks a chemical bond

  • between two molecules

  • involves the use of a water molecule