Polymer Concept

The Polymer Concept & Biology

Name

definitions.....we will write these at the end of our class today Macromolecule-

polymer-

monomer-

dehydration synthesis-

condensation-

hydrolysis-

Four groups of organic molecules important in biology that fit the polymer concept: monomer

polymer 1 2

3 4

Reflection: fill in the blanks using your choice of examples by the process of broken down by the process of

are polymers formed when

monomers are joined releasing which requires water.

AND are