DNA + other naturally occurring polymers

• what is dna

  large polymer essential for life; deoxyribonucleic acid
• what does DNA do

  encodes genetic instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms and viruses
• describe the structure of DNA

  2 polymer chains, double helix
• what are the monomers that make up DNA

  nucleotides
• what 3 substances make up these monomers

  base, phosphate, deoxyribose sugar
• name 3 other naturally occurring polymers important in life

  proteins, starch, cellulose
• name the monomer for protein, starch and cellulose

  proteins - amino acids; starch and cellulose - glucose