Biology - B3.1.1 - Monomers and Polymers

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  • Created on: 27-10-17 19:12
Definition of a Monomer
Small, basic molecular unit e.g Monosaccharides / Amino Acids / Nucleotides
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Definition of a Polymer
Large, complex molecules composed of long chains of monomers joined together
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How is SUCROSE made?
Condensation reaction between a GLUCOSE and FRUCTOSE molecule
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How is MALTOSE made?
Condensation reaction between a 2x A-GLUCOSE
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How is LACTOSE made?
Condensation reaction between GLUCOSE and GALACTOSE
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Definition of a Polymer

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Large, complex molecules composed of long chains of monomers joined together

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How is SUCROSE made?

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How is MALTOSE made?

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How is LACTOSE made?

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