10 Questions
Which of the following is the process by which large biological molecules are broken down into smaller molecules?
Hydrolysis
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
$C_x(H_2O)_y$
Which of the following is NOT a type of polysaccharide mentioned in the text?
Amylose
What type of bond is used to join monosaccharides together to form disaccharides and polysaccharides?
Glycosidic bonds
What is the purpose of using Benedict's reagent to test for sugars?
To quantify the amount of reducing and non-reducing sugars present
Which of the following statements about amylose and amylopectin is correct?
Amylose is an unbranching molecule, whereas amylopectin has a branching structure.
Which of the following statements regarding glycogen is incorrect?
Glycogen has a similar structure to amylopectin but with less branching.
Which of the following statements about cellulose is true?
Cellulose is a polymer of β-glucose molecules.
Which of the following statements about triglycerides is incorrect?
Triglycerides are hydrophilic and mix well with water.
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.
Test your knowledge on the formation of macromolecules from smaller molecules through condensation reactions and hydrolysis. Learn how polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids are made from their respective building blocks.
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