(S1)C1- Biological molecules

Question 1

Define a polymer

Answer 1

a molecule made up of many repeating monomers (more than two monomers)

Question 2

Define a dimer

Answer 2

molecule made up of 2 monomers

Question 3

Two types of dimers

Answer 3

dipeptide and a disaccharide

Question 4

Two types of polymers

Answer 4

polysaccharide and a polypeptide

Question 5

What is the name for the reaction that breaks down a dimer or a polymer

Answer 5

Hydrolysis

Question 6

What happens during hydrolysis reaction

Answer 6

uses water to break down the bonds

Question 7

What is the name for the reaction that forms a dimer or polymer

Answer 7

condensation reaction

Question 8

What happens during a condensation reaction

Answer 8

water is released in the reaction

Question 9

(a) Glucose and fructose =

Answer 9

sucrose

Question 10

(a) glucose and (a) glucose =

Answer 10

maltose

Question 11

(a) glucose and galactose

Answer 11

Lactose

Question 12

What is starch made from

Answer 12

(a) glucose and (a) glucose

Question 13

what is glycogen made from

Answer 13

(a) glucose and (a) glucose

Question 14

what is cellulose made from

Answer 14

(B) glucose and (B) glucose

Question 15

What is the test for lipids