(a) Write the chemical equation for the formation of named alkanoate.
(b)(i) What are the monomers of protein called?
(ii) Write the two functional groups present in the monomers named in (b)(i) above
(iii) State the type of reaction that leads to the formation of proteins from their monomers.
Explanation
(a) CH\(_3\)COOH\(_{(l)}\) + HOC\(_2\)H\(_{5(l)}\) --> CH\(_3\)OOC\(_2\)H\(_{5(l)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\)
ethylethanoate
(b)(i) The monomers of protein are called amino acids
(ii)
(iii) Polymerization reaction occurs when many molecules of the same kind combined to form one complex molecule without gain or loss of material. The polymer, protein is formed from many amino acids (monomer).