Friday, May 14, 2010

Chem standard 10A

Chem standard 10A : large molecules (polymers), such as proteins, nucleic acids, and starch, are formed by repetitive combinations of simple subunits.

A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating structural units typically connected by covalent chemical bonds.



bio polymers such as DNA and proteins that are essential for life on the other. A simple example is polyethylene, whose repeating unit is based on ethylene monomer.



SUBUNITS



  • proteins: amino acids

  • Nucleic Acids: nucleotides

  • Starch: carbohydrates


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