Topic 1 - biological molecules

Question 1

What’s the definition of a monomer and a polymer

Answer 1

Monomer - small, single subunits that act as building blocks to create larger molecules
Polymers - molecules made up of many monomers bonded together

Question 2

What’s a condensation and hydrolysis reaction

Answer 2

Condensation reaction - the removal of a water molecule to enable the forming of a chemical bond between monomers
Hydrolysis - the addition of a water molecule to break a chemical bond between monomers

Question 3

What are the 3 monosaccharides and what disaccharides do they make and how

Answer 3

—> glucose + glucose = maltose
—> glucose + galactose = lactose
—> glucose + fructose = sucrose
Formed via condensation reactions

Question 4

What are the 2 isomers of glucose (draw them)