DNA is a polymer with a double helix structure that carries genetic information.

Polypeptides are condensation polymers formed from amino acids. They contain peptide bonds.

Proteins are polymer molecules made from joining amino acids together. They contain one or more polypeptide chains.

Nucleotides are monomers that join together to make the polymer chains in DNA.

Amino acids are monomers that join together to form polypeptides and proteins.

Natural polymers

Chemistry

In the Using Earth's Resources unit, pupils learned about the extraction, production and uses of hydrocarbons from crude oil, as well as metal extraction.

Organic chemistry

polymer with a double helix structure that carries genetic information

polymer molecules made from joining amino acids together

monomers that join together to make the polymer chains in DNA

monomers that join together to form polypeptides and proteins

Match the following key terms with the correct definition.

What do we call condensation polymers formed from amino acids?

Match the following monomers with the correct polymers they may produce.

Which of the following is shown in the image?

Which two products are formed from the polymerisation of amino acids?

Nucleotides in DNA contain either the base A, T, C or G.

Which of the following statements about the structure of DNA are correct?

What name is given to the small molecules that join together to form a polymer?

During condensation polymerisation a polymer is formed.  Which other product may also be formed?

Which two functional groups are found in all amino acids?

What name is given to the polymer with a double helix structure that carries genetic information?

What is the molecular formula of glucose?

The nucleotides that make up DNA contain ...

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Natural polymers

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