Macromolecules (Carbohydrates)

Question 1

Macromolecules

Answer 1

Large Biologically important molecules

Question 2

Polymers

Answer 2

Large molecules composed of multiple sub-units called monomers

Question 3

Each category is defined by ____________.

Answer 3

its monomers

Question 4

Links are always what?

Answer 4

Covalent Bonds

Question 5

Condensation Reactions (Dehydration)

Answer 5

Link monomers together to form a polymer (macromolecule)

Question 6

Hydrolysis (Waterlysis)

Answer 6

Water is used as a reactant to break macromolecules back into their individual monomers

Question 7

Carbohydrates (Sugars)

Answer 7

A category of macromolecules

Question 8

Monomers

Answer 8

Simple Sugars

Question 9

Monosaccharides

Answer 9

Simple sugar; individual sugar

Question 10

Polymers of Monosaccharides

Answer 10

Polysaccharides

Question 11

Polysaccharides

Answer 11

Multiple Sugars

Question 12

Cellulose

Answer 12

Polymer of glucose

Question 13

Where is cellulose found in?

Answer 13

Plant cell walls

Question 14

What is the function of cellulose?

Answer 14

Provides shape and structure (strength and rigidity)

Question 15

Can cellulose be digested?

Answer 15

No; Humans and animals can’t digest cellulose

Question 16

Monomer of Cellulose

Answer 16

Beta form of glucose

Question 17

What holds together the beta form of glucose?

Answer 17

Beta-Linkages

Question 18

What do Herbivores have that breaks down Cellulose?

Answer 18

Microorganisms that have the enzymes to break Beta-Linkages (hydrolize cellulose)