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polymers :
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Long chain molecules made from many single units (monomers)
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monomer :
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A single unit which can be joined to another single unit to form a dimer, or joined to lots of units to form a polymer
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dimer :
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A molecule made from two monomers joined together
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condensation :
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A reaction which joins molecules together and releases water
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hydrolysis :
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A reaction where hydrogen (H) and hydroxyl (OH) [from a molecule of H2O] are added to a molecule causing it to split into smaller molecules
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Macromolecule
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is the term for large biologically important organic molecules.
NB NOT NECESSARILY POLYMERS |
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Examples of Macromolecules
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Protein
Lipids Carbohydrate Nucleic Acid |
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Which macromolecule does not form Polymers?
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Lipids
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Single units from which the macromolecule is made:
Carbohydrate |
monossacharides
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Single units from which the macromolecule is made:
Lipid |
Fatty Acids and Glycerol
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Single units from which the macromolecule is made
Protein: |
Amino Acids
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Single units from which the macromolecule is made:
Nucleic Acids |
Nucleotides
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