1A.1 Molecules of life

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  • what are monomers?
    small units that join together to make larger complex molecules called polymers.
  • what are polymers?
    large, complex molecules composed of long chains of monomers joined together.
  • what is a condensation reaction?

    two molecules joining together to form a chemical bond and release water.
  • what is a hydrolysis reaction?
    the breaking of a chemical bond in polymers with the use of a water molecule.
  • name three monomers.
    monosaccharides.• amino acids.• nucleotides.
  • name three polymers.
    • carbohydrates.• proteins.• dna