Monomers are the smaller units from which larger molecules are made
A monomer is a small molecule that acts as a building block. Many monomers join together to build much larger molecules inside living organisms.
Real World
Glucose molecules are monomers found in every energy drink such as Lucozade — each individual glucose unit is too small to store significant energy alone, but linking thousands together forms glycogen, the storage molecule in your liver and muscles.
Exam Focus
Define 'monomer' precisely: a small molecule that joins with others to form a polymer — one mark requires both parts.
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