1.1 Monomers and Polymers

Front

What is a monomer formed by the hydrolysis of DNA or RNA?

Back

Nucleotide

Front

What type of reaction breaks polymers to form monomers?

Back

Hydrolysis

Front

What type of bond is formed when a non-metal bonds to another non-metal?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

Where are non-metals located on the Periodic Table?

Back

On the right

Front

What type of reaction joins monomers to form polymers?

Back

Condensation

Front

Define a polymer.

Back

A large molecule composed of many repeated subunits (monomers).

Front

What is the process of forming a polymer from monomers called?

Back

Polymerization.

Front

What is the difference between a monosaccharide and a polysaccharide?

Back

A monosaccharide is a single sugar unit, while a polysaccharide is a chain of multiple sugar units.

Front

Give an example of a natural polymer.

Back

DNA, proteins, cellulose.

Front

What is hydrolysis in the context of polymers?

Back

A chemical reaction that involves the breaking of a bond in a polymer by the addition of water.