What is another word for monomer?
Pronunciation: [mˈɒnə͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
A monomer is a molecule that can bind chemically to other like molecules to form a polymer. Synonyms for the word monomer can vary depending on context. In biology and chemistry, similar terms include monomeric unit or simply monomer unit. In material science and engineering, monomeric compound and monomeric substance are sometimes used. In biochemistry, monomeric protein refers to a protein that consists of only one polypeptide chain, while monomeric sugar can be used to describe simple sugars such as glucose or fructose. Other synonyms for monomer may include building block or subunit, especially in the context of polymers or larger biomolecules.
