MACROMOLECULES EXAMPLE IS NOT THE MAIN THING IN INFLUENCING OTHERS. IT IS THE ONLY THING. ALBERT SCHWEITZER Ch.16 J.C. Rowe Windsor University School of Medicine
Concept map polymerisation Condensation polymerisation Naturally occurring Addition polymerisation synthethic
Condensation Polymerisation Naturally occurring CarbohydratesGlucoseProteinAmino acidsNucleotideNucleic acids
Addition Polymerisation synthetic thermoplastic Alkenes Thermosetting plastics Alkenes
Macromolecules Large molecules Macromolecules are formed when monomers are linked together to form longer chains called polymers. The same process of making & breaking polymers is found in all living organisms.
Monomers & functional groups
Combinations of different units
Glucose molecule
Formation of starch Starch is formed from 2 monomer units, glucose & fructose, which link together via condensation reaction to produce the disaccharide sucrose. The enzyme salivary amylase, found in saliva, hydrolyses starch into its monomer units.
Combination of glucose units
Repeating unit
Amino acid units
Proteins Proteins are made up of amino acid monomer units. The amino end (-NH2) of one amino acid join up with the acid end (-COOH) of another amino acid to form a peptide bond.
Monomer/Polymer/Cellular structure
Plastics Addition polymers are formed by subjecting the monomer to high pressure & temperature in the presence of a catalyst. Polyesters & polyamides (nylon) are synthetic fibers made from condensation polymerisation. There are 2 types of plastics : thermoplastics (easily remoulded) & thermosetting plastics (cannot be re- melted or remoulded)
Polymerisation
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