1.1-Monomers and Polymers-Summary Notes
Biological molecules are groups of chemicals that are found in all living
organisms.
The examples you need to know are :
~ Polysaccharides (Carbohydrates)
~ Polypeptides (Proteins)
~ Lipids
~ Polynucleotides
~ Water
Most biological molecules are formed from smaller units, known as
monomers, these can then be linked together forming polymers. This
process is known as polymerisation.
The table below highlights the monomers and polymers of the biological
molecules you need to know:
Monomers Polymers
Monosaccharides Polysaccharides
Fatty acids and glycerol Lipids
Amino acids Polypeptides
Nucleotides Polynucleotides
Two types of reactions are involved when forming or breaking bonds:
Forming bonds
Reaction? Condensation
Why? To make a polymer.
How? A molecule of water is removed.
Biological molecules are groups of chemicals that are found in all living
organisms.
The examples you need to know are :
~ Polysaccharides (Carbohydrates)
~ Polypeptides (Proteins)
~ Lipids
~ Polynucleotides
~ Water
Most biological molecules are formed from smaller units, known as
monomers, these can then be linked together forming polymers. This
process is known as polymerisation.
The table below highlights the monomers and polymers of the biological
molecules you need to know:
Monomers Polymers
Monosaccharides Polysaccharides
Fatty acids and glycerol Lipids
Amino acids Polypeptides
Nucleotides Polynucleotides
Two types of reactions are involved when forming or breaking bonds:
Forming bonds
Reaction? Condensation
Why? To make a polymer.
How? A molecule of water is removed.
