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Macromolecules Formation Quiz

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Which of the following is the process by which large biological molecules are broken down into smaller molecules?

Condensation

Dehydration

Hydrolysis (correct)

Polymerization

What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

$C_x(H_2O)_y$ (correct)

$C_x(H_2O)_z$

$C_x(H_2O)_{x+1}$

$C_x(H_2O)_{2x}$

Which of the following is NOT a type of polysaccharide mentioned in the text?

Starch

Cellulose

Glycogen

Amylose (correct)

What type of bond is used to join monosaccharides together to form disaccharides and polysaccharides?

Glycosidic bonds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Benedict's reagent to test for sugars?

To quantify the amount of reducing and non-reducing sugars present Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about amylose and amylopectin is correct?

Amylose is an unbranching molecule, whereas amylopectin has a branching structure. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding glycogen is incorrect?

Glycogen has a similar structure to amylopectin but with less branching. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about cellulose is true?

Cellulose is a polymer of β-glucose molecules. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about triglycerides is incorrect?

Triglycerides are hydrophilic and mix well with water. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about protein structure is correct?

The primary structure of a protein is the sequence of amino acids and determines its three-dimensional shape and function. Signup and view all the answers