Monomers and Polymers

The variety of life is extensive, but all living things have a similar biochemical basis.
Monomers are smaller units that make up larger molecules.
Polymers are molecules made from many monomers joined together.
Examples of monomers include monosaccharides, amino acids, and nucleotides.
Condensation reaction joins molecules with the formation of a chemical bond and the elimination of water.
Hydrolysis reaction breaks a chemical bond between molecules using water.
It is necessary to be able to draw and explain the structures of molecules and the reactions involved in their formation.