A slightly bigger monomer
A polymer is formed by the repeated bonding of smaller units known as monomers. These monomers undergo a chemical reaction, typically through polymerization, where covalent bonds link them together, creating a long chain or network structure. The properties of the resulting polymer depend on the type of monomers used and the structure of the polymer chain.
Polymerization is the synthesis process that joins two monomers together to form a polymer. This process can occur through various mechanisms, such as addition polymerization, condensation polymerization, or ring-opening polymerization.
disaccharide
disaccharide
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.
Like with all nutrients, monomers are joined together by condensation reactions. The carboxyl group and the hydroxyl group come together and produce a water molecule. The monomers are called monosaccharides, two monomers are called disaccharides, and more than two monomers are called polysaccharides.
When two or more join together a polymer forms a molecule.
disaccharide
disaccharide
disaccharide
disaccharide
disaccharide