Monomers & Polymers

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What is a monomer?

A small molecule that can join with other monomers to form a larger molecule.

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What is a polymer?

A small molecule that can join with other monomers to form a larger molecule.

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Give three examples of biological monomers.

Monosaccharides, amino acids, nucleotides

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Whats a condensation reaction?

A reaction that joins two molecules by forming a chemical bond and eliminates a molecule of water.