1.1 Monomers and Polymers

What is a monomer?

A single subunit of a polymer.

What is a polymer?

One large molecule made of repeating joint units.

What happens in a condensation reaction between monomers?

Monomers are joined to form polymers, a molecule of water is released when bonds are made.

What happens in a hydrolysis reaction between polymers?

Polymers are broken down when water molecules are added to break bonds.

Which are isomers of glucose?

Isomers of glucose include fructose and galactose, which is the same molecule with different structures.

What is a glycosidic bond, and how do they form?

A glycosidic bond is the bond that forms between hydroxyl groups, using a condensation reaction.

What is this monosaccharide called below?

Alpha glucose

What is this monosaccharide called below?

Beta glucose

What is this monosaccharide called below? (hydroxyl groups pointing towards the galaxy)

Galactose

What are the 3 types of diasaccharides?

Maltose

Sucrose

Lactose

What is maltose composed of?

a-glucose and…

What is sucrose composed of?