AQA Biology A-Level: Monomers and Polymers Chemical Reactions Quiz

<p>Water is added</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>B</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monomers = Single units that can join together to form polymers Polymers = Long chains of repeating units formed by the combination of monomers Chemical reactions involved in conversion to monomers = Hydrolysis Chemical reactions involved in conversion to polymers = Dehydration synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Starch = Glucose Proteins = Amino acids DNA = Nucleotides Cellulose = Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A = Simple sugar (monosaccharide) B = Amino acid C = Nucleotide D = Fatty acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Role of water in conversion to monomers = Breaking bonds through hydrolysis Role of water in conversion to polymers = Formation of bonds through dehydration synthesis Function of proteins in organisms = Enzymes, structure, and transport Function of DNA in organisms = Genetic information storage and transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbohydrates = Short-term energy storage and structural support Lipids = Long-term energy storage and cell membrane structure Proteins = Enzymes, hormones, and immune function Nucleic acids = Genetic information storage and protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enzymes = Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions Hormones = Regulatory molecules that control various physiological processes ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) = Energy currency of cells used for cellular processes Antibodies = Proteins that help the immune system identify and neutralize pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers