Alevel biology - monomers and polymers

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what is a monomer
small molecules that can be chemically bonded to form polymers
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what is a polymer
molecules made from a long chain of monomers joined together
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explain a condensation reaction
a condensation reaction joins two molecules together with th formation of a chemical bond and the elimination of a water molecule
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explain a hydrolysis reaction
breaks the chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule
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what are the most common elements in al living things
hydrogen, oxygen and carbon
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what is a polymer

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molecules made from a long chain of monomers joined together

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explain a condensation reaction

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explain a hydrolysis reaction

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what are the most common elements in al living things

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