Module 1 - Monomers and Polymers

Question 1

How many bonds can carbon form

Answer 1

4

Question 2

4 examples of biological molcules

Answer 2

Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acid

Question 3

Examples of monomers in each of the biological molecules

Answer 3

Carbohydrates - monosaccharides
Protein - Amino acids
Lipids - glycerol and fatty acids

Question 4

Examples of polymers in each of the biological molecules

Answer 4

Carbohydrates - Polysaccharides
Proteins - polypeptides
Lipids - Triglycerides

Question 5

What is a condensation reaction

Answer 5

A condensation reaction is a reaction that occurs when 2 molecules combine to form complex molecules with the removal of water

Question 6

What is a hydrolysis reaction

Answer 6

A hydrolysis reaction occurs when 2 larger molecules are broken into smaller molecules with the addition of water

Question 7

How does hydrolysis apply to polymers?

Answer 7

It separates water into hydrogen and hydroxyl groups that are added to monomers