Molecules of life Flashcards

1
Q

What are polymers?

A

Long, complex molecules made up of chains of monomers

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2
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What are monomers?

A

Simple molecules

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3
Q

What reactions joins monomers and polymers together?

A

Condensation

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4
Q

What is released during a condensation reaction?

A

Water molecule

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5
Q

What reaction breaks down polymers into monomers? How is this done?

A

Hydrolysis

A water molecule is added to the bonds between the monomers to break them up

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6
Q

If the polymer is protein, what is the monomer?

A

Amino acid

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7
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What polymer do nucleotide monomers form?

A

Nucleic acid (DNA)

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