Exploring Biological Macromolecules

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Which element is found in all organic molecules?

Oxygen
Hydrogen
Carbon (correct)
Nitrogen

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major classes of macromolecules?

Lipids
Carbohydrates
Nucleic Acids (correct)
Proteins

What is the process called when monomers are linked together to form polymers?

Hydrolysis
Covalent bonding
Polymerization
Dehydration synthesis (correct)

What is the role of water in the hydrolysis reaction?

Reactant (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the dehydration synthesis reaction shown in the text?

Formation of disaccharide maltose (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is Werner syndrome and what is another name for it?

Werner syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by premature aging. Another name for it is 'adult progeria'. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Werner syndrome named after and when was it identified?

Werner syndrome is named after the German scientist Otto Werner. It was identified in four siblings observed with premature aging, which he explored in his dissertation of 1904. Signup and view all the answers