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This is termed polymerisation. Poly is greek for many.
In polymerization, complex molecules are formed by the joining together of smaller molecules called monomers. Monomers combine through chemical reactions to form long chains known as polymers. This process can be initiated by heat, light, or chemical catalysts.
All polymers are formed from monomers joining together.
A polymer is formed when monomers are joined together through chemical bonds. Polymeric macromolecules can have a wide range of functions and properties depending on the specific monomer units and how they are linked. Examples of polymers in nature include proteins, DNA, and carbohydrates.
Linking bonds, most often dehydration reactions, where atoms/molecules are removed from certain ends of the monomers, forming an H2O molecule (water) and the monomers then join up. However, that is a general formula.
When two or more join together a polymer forms a molecule.
Transglycosylase enzymes join these monomers join together to form chains.
Polymerization reactions are the reactions that join monomers together to form polymers. These reactions involve the bonding of monomers through the formation of covalent bonds to create a larger molecule.
Monomers are small molecules that can join together to form larger molecules called polymers. Polymers are made up of repeating units of monomers linked together in a chain. Polymers have higher molecular weights and more complex structures compared to monomers.
Macromolecules are formed through a process called polymerization, where smaller molecular subunits called monomers join together to form larger molecules. This process is catalyzed by enzymes and typically involves the repetitive bonding of monomers in a specific sequence to form polymers such as proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates.
When many monomers are linked together, they form a polymer. Polymers are large molecules made up of repeating units called monomers, which are attached together through chemical bonds. This process is known as polymerization.