Molecules of life

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  • What are polymers?
    Large complex molecules composed of long chain of monomers joined together.
  • What are monomers?
    Small basic molecular units that can form a polymer.
  • How do you make polymers?
    Biological polymers formed from their monomers by a condensation reaction. Condensation reaction forms a chemical bonds between monomers, releasing a molecule of water.
  • How can you break down polymers?
    Hydrolysis reaction - opposite of condensation reaction