Why are monomers important to polymers?

Answer 1

Monomers are smaller molecules which, connected by covalent chemical bonds, link together to form huge polymer molecules. These molecules tend to be very strong, and are found in substances such as plastics.

Remember: mono=1, poly=many

Answer 2

Monomers are important to polymers because they are the building blocks that chemically bond together to form larger polymer molecules. Without monomers, polymers would not be able to exist. By repeating the same monomeric unit, polymers exhibit unique properties and structures that make them useful in a variety of applications.

Answer 3

They take the broken down molecules, and let our body make more complex molecules out of them, through the means of polymerization. :o

Answer 4

The body can use very few macromolecules for cellular function. Our body breaks them down so we can use the smaller monomers for our cells.

Answer 5

A monomer is a part of a polymer, which come in varying lengths. Short polymers are used more in petrol, and long ones can be split in a process called 'cracking'.

Answer 6

it is importnant because we need it to make the earth spin without this every one could and Will die a slow and painful death

Answer 7

they build blocks of polymers

Answer 8

Polymers are made from monomers.