What is the isomer, monomer, and polymer for carbohydrates?

Answer 1

A polymer is a chain of monomers, like proteins. An isomer is a molecule of an element with the same chemical formula but a different chemical structure, like sucrose and maltose. A monomer is a single unit of a substance, like amino acids.

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Answer 2

Sebastian Alvarado

Isomer: Different compounds with the same molecular formula. Monomer: Simple molecules that can join together to form polymers. Polymer: Large molecules made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

For carbohydrates: Isomer: Glucose and fructose are isomers. Monomer: Monosaccharides (e.g., glucose). Polymer: Polysaccharides (e.g., starch, cellulose).

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