Biological Molecules

Question 1

Condensation Reaction

Answer 1

Joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water.

Question 2

Hydrolysis

Answer 2

Breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule.

Question 3

A condensation reaction between two monosaccharides forms…

Answer 3

Glycosidic Bonds

Question 4

Monosaccharides

Answer 4

Monomers which make up larger carbohydrates such as: Glucose, galactose and fructose are common monosaccharides

Question 5

Disaccharides are formed by…

Answer 5

The condensation of two monosaccharides

Question 6

Maltose

Answer 6

Disaccharide formed by 2 glucose molecules via condensation reaction

Question 7

Sucrose

Answer 7

Disaccharide formed by glucose and fructose molecules via condensation reaction

Question 8

Lactose

Answer 8

Disaccharide formed by glucose and galactose molecules via condensation reaction

Question 9

Glycogen and Starch

Answer 9

Condensation of a-glucose

Question 10

Cellulose

Answer 10

Condensation of b-glucose