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Monomers vs Polymers, example |
Monomers are subunits in a biological molecule that can join together to form polymers. Both have functional groups (ex. OH) at the end of the molecules.
Ex. Of Monomers: Glucose, amino acids, nucleotides, fatty acids |
4 examples of monomers |
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Define: Dehydration Synthesis |
-The process by which monomers are linked together to form polymers -One water molecule is removed for every new bond formed between monomers |
2 points |
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Define: Hydrolysis |
-Process by which polymers are broken down to form monomers -One water molecule must be added for every bond broken in the polymer. |
2 points |
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4 Types of Polymers |
-Polysaccharides (carbohydrates, polymers of glucose) -Lipids (polymers of fatty acids + glycerol) -Proteins (polymers of amino acids) -Nucleic acids (DNA/RNA, polymers of nucleotides) |
What monomers are they formed from? |
