Monomers and Polymers 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyBiological moleculesASAQA Created by: mycroftsgoldfishCreated on: 07-09-22 19:25 What is a monomer? Small, identical or similar molecules, that can join together to form larger molecules. 1 of 8 What is a polymer? Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together. 2 of 8 What does a condensation reaction do? Join two molecules together. 3 of 8 What is formed in a condensation reaction? Water 4 of 8 What does a hydrolysis reaction do? Break a chemical bond between polymers, forming monomers. 5 of 8 What is needed for a hydrolysis reaction. Water 6 of 8 What does a condensation reaction look like? ho-O-oh ho-O-oh -> ho-O-o-O-oh + H2O 7 of 8 What does a hydrolysis reaction look like? ho-O-o-O-oh + H2O -> ho-O-oh ho-O-oh 8 of 8
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