IB Chemistry S2.4 Definitions

This page contains our IB Chemistry definitions for S2.4. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Condensation polymers'.
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anabolic reaction

A reaction that bonds monomers together to form a macromolecule

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catabolic reaction

A reaction that breaks a macromolecule down into monomers

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hydrolysis reaction

A reaction that uses water to split a disaccharide into two monosaccharides

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metabolism

The sum of all chemical reactions taking place within an organism

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monomer

A small molecule

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Polyamides

Polymers formed when a diamine reacts with a dicarboxylic acid, releasing a water molecule for every amide link formed

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Polyesters

Polymers formed when a dialcohol reacts with a dicarboxylic acid, releasing a water molecule for every ester link formed

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