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Macromolecules Are Polymers, Built From Monomers: The Synthesis and Breakdown of Polymers by Anika Me is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Macromolecules, including carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids, are polymers made from monomers linked by covalent bonds through dehydration reactions. These polymers can be broken down into monomers via hydrolysis, a process facilitated by enzymes. The diversity of macromolecules arises from the arrangement of a limited number of monomers, allowing for a vast variety of structures and functions in biological systems.
- Author
- Anika Me
- Language
- EN