Topic 1; monomers,polymers and monosaccharides

Question 1

Give the definition of a monomer:

Answer 1

The smaller units from which larger molecules are made.

Question 2

Give the definition of a polymer:

Answer 2

Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together.

Question 3

Give three examples of monomers:

Answer 3

1. Monosaccharides
2. Amino acids
3. Nucleotides

Question 4

What is a condensation reaction (hint: there are 3 parts to the definition)?

Answer 4

A reaction that joins two molecules together
with the formation of a chemical bond
and involves the elimination of a molecule of water.

Question 5

What is a hydrolysis reaction (hint: there are 3 parts to the definition)?

Answer 5

A reaction that separates molecules
by breaking a chemical bond
and involves the use of a water molecule.

Question 6

Give the definition of a monosaccharide:

Answer 6

The monomers from which larger carbohydrates are made.

Question 7

Name three common monosaccharides:

Answer 7

1. Glucose
2. Galactose
3. Fructose

Question 8

Name the two isomers of glucose:

Answer 8

α-glucose and β-glucose

Question 9

Draw both of the isomers of glucose below:

Answer 9

beta on top***