Macromolecules and Their Building Blocks
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8 questions
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Name the four classes of organic macromolecules.
Name the four classes of organic macromolecules.
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Macromolecules are made up of small building blocks called
Macromolecules are made up of small building blocks called
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Molecules made up of many monomers linked together are called
Molecules made up of many monomers linked together are called
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The prefix “mono” means “one.” Why do you think “monomer” is an appropriate name for the _____ of macromolecules?
The prefix “mono” means “one.” Why do you think “monomer” is an appropriate name for the _____ of macromolecules?
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The prefix “poly” means “many.” Why do you think “polymer” is an appropriate name for a _____?
The prefix “poly” means “many.” Why do you think “polymer” is an appropriate name for a _____?
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The chemical reaction that occurs when monomers are joined is called d________. What occurs during this type of reaction? _____
The chemical reaction that occurs when monomers are joined is called d________. What occurs during this type of reaction? _____
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The chemical reaction that occurs when polymers are broken down into individual monomers is called _____. What occurs during this type of reaction? _____
The chemical reaction that occurs when polymers are broken down into individual monomers is called _____. What occurs during this type of reaction? _____
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Model a dehydration synthesis reaction in the space below (draw as best you can. I know it is not easy- I added the arrow so you can have reactants on the left and products on the right)
Model a dehydration synthesis reaction in the space below (draw as best you can. I know it is not easy- I added the arrow so you can have reactants on the left and products on the right)