3.1.1 Monomers and Polymers

Question 1

Evidence for evolution

Answer 1

Anything that supports the theory of evolution. We all have similar biochemistry, all carbon based organisms that interact similarly (have DNA/ RNA for genetic material) therefore giving us indirect evidence for evolution.

Question 2

Theory of evolution

Answer 2

the idea that we all descended from 1 or a few common ancestors and have diversed over time

Question 3

Polymer

Answer 3

a large and complex units, made up of long chains monomers joined end to end
examples- polysaccharides, proteins

Question 4

Monomer

Answer 4

small, simple unit make polymers

examples - amino acids, monosaccharides, nucleotides

Question 5

Condensation Reaction

Answer 5

creates a chemical bond between monomers and releases a molecule of H2O and creating a polymer

Question 6

Hydrolysis Reaction

Answer 6

breaks a chemical bond between 2 monomers with a molecule of water

Question 7

Monosaccharide

Answer 7

carbohydrate monomers

example- glucose, fructose, galactose

Question 8

Glucose

Answer 8

Glucose has two isomers:
a-glucose - hydroxyl group on bottom
B-glucose - hydroxyl group on top

Question 9

Isomer

Answer 9

molecules with the same molecular formula but atoms are connected differently (different structural formula)

Question 10

Condensation of 2 monosaccharides

Answer 10

forms a glycosidic bond

creates a disaccharide (and water)

Question 11

Glucose + glucose condensation

Answer 11

Maltose disaccharide

Question 12

Glucose + fructose condensation

Answer 12

fructose disaccharide

Question 13

Glucose + Galactose condensation

Answer 13

lactose disaccharide

Question 14

Polysaccharide

Answer 14

made from a condensation of 2+ monosaccharide molecules