Biological molecule

Question 1

Explain monomer and polymer.

Answer 1

Monomer are building blocks of polymer and polymer are made out of many monomer

Question 2

What are polymers in another term

Answer 2

Macromolecules

Question 3

State type of biological monomers

Answer 3

Lipid, protein, carbohydrates, nucleic acid

Question 4

State monomer of 4 types of macromolecules

Answer 4

Carbohydrates (starch)(monosaccharides)
Protein (amino acids)
Lipid (glycerol + fatty acid)
Nucleic acid (nucleotide)

Question 5

Explain the concept of hydrolysis and condensation in forming/breaking of polymers

Answer 5

Hydrolysis - disaccharide add with water to undergo hydrolysis to form 2 monosaccharide (forming polymers)

Condensation- 2 monosaccharide with the removal of water through condensation to form disaccharide (breaking polymers)