Monomers and Polymers
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These flashcards cover key concepts related to the structure and functions of monomers and polymers.
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Macromolecules
Big molecules made of hundreds or thousands of atoms, found only in living things.
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Polymer
A large molecule made from many small molecules joined together.
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Monomer
A small molecule that is a building block of a larger molecule.
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Synthesis
The process of forming new molecules by joining smaller units through chemical reactions.
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Digestion
The process of breaking down polymers into monomers by breaking chemical bonds.
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Proteins
Polymers that are large, complex molecules made from many smaller units joined together.
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