What are the different types of monomers?

Monomers are single atoms or small molecules that bind together to form polymers, macromolecules that are composed of repeating chains of monomers. Essentially, monomers are building blocks for molecules, including proteins, starches and many other polymers. read more

Monomers are single atoms or small molecules that bind together to form polymers. In turn, polymers are macromolecules that are composed of repeating chains of monomers. The four main types of monomers are amino acids, nucleotides, monosaccharides and fatty acids. read more

Amino acid monomers can be linked in a variety of ways to form different types of protein. Nucleotides Nucleotides are monomers that bind together to form nucleic acids, the building blocks of RNA and DNA. read more

Video: Monomers: Types & Examples Organic molecules, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, are made of simple subunits called monomers. Learn to identify and describe the different types of monomers that are important to living systems. read more