1.1 and 1.2- monomers, polymers and carbs

Question 1

Define monomer

Answer 1

Smaller units that join together to form larger units

Question 2

Examples of monomers

Answer 2

-monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, galactose)
-amino acids
-nucleotides

Question 3

Define polymer

Answer 3

Molecules formed when many monomers join together

Question 4

Examples of polymers

Answer 4

-Polysaccharides
-proteins
-DNA/RNA

Question 5

What happens in a condensation reaction

Answer 5

Joining two molecules creating a chemical bond and removing water

Question 6

What happens in a hydrolysis reaction?

Answer 6

A water molecule is used to break a chemical bond between 2 molecules

Question 7

Name the 3 monosaccharides

Answer 7

-Glucose
-fructose
-galactose

Question 8

Difference between Alpha and Beta glucose

Answer 8

Hydroxyl group is below ring for Alpha glucose and above ring for Beta glucose.

Question 9

The three Disaccharides

Answer 9

Maltose=Glucose + Glucose
Sucrose=Glucose + Fructose
Lactose=Glucose + Galactose

Question 10

The 3 polysaccharides

Answer 10

-Starch
-Cellulose
-Glycogen

Question 11

Formula for Glucose

Answer 11

C6H12O6
(Children Having Orgasms)

Question 12

What bond are Disaccharides joined by?

Answer 12

Glycosidic bonds

Question 13

Starch?

Answer 13

Found in plants and is a store of glucose

Question 14

Cellulose?

Answer 14

Found in plants and provides structural strength

Question 15

Glycogen?

Answer 15

Found in animals and is a store of glucose