Polymer

Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids

Four classes of organic compounds required by living things

One or more

Many composite materials include one or more polymers

Polymer

Molecules of some organic compounds can bond together to form a larger molecule called a

Amino acid

Monomer is a building block of proteins

Cellulose

Plants build strong stems and roots with this. Most fruits and vegetables are high in this. Body can't break down molecules into individual glucose molecules. Keeps digestive track active and healthy

Starch

Plants store this energy. The body digests the large molecules into individual glucose molecules and then breaks apart glucose molecules which releases energy. This energy allows the body to carry out its functions

Starch and cellulose

Polymers built from glucose but the glucose molecules are Arranged differently in each case

Repeating

Polymers form when chemical bonds link large numbers of monomers in a ______ pattern

Silk and wool

Two Polymers made by animals

Cellulose and starches

Two polymers made by plants

Glucose

What is C6H12O6

Complex carbohydrate

A chain-like molecule made up of simple carbohydrates

Carbohydrate

An energy rich organic compound made of elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

Blood sugar

Another name for glucose

Inexpensive, strong, and lasts a long time

Benefits of synethetic polymers

Fiber

Cellulose is sometimes called

Composites

Combines two or more substances in a new material with different properties

Amino acids

Different proteins are made when different sequences of ____ are linked into long chains

Proteins

Formed from smaller molecules called amino acids

Nutrients

Substances that provide the energy and raw materials the body need to grow, repair worn parts, and function properly

Plastics

Synthetic polymers that can be molded or shaped. Most common products.

Monomers

The smaller molecules from which polymers are built

Coal or oil

The starting materials for many synthetic polymers

Living things

_____ produce many natural materials made up of large polymer molecules

Natural polymers

plastics don't break down or degrade but _____ do