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What is the main function of monomers in creating larger molecules?
What is the main function of monomers in creating larger molecules?
- Facilitate water removal
- Store energy
- Provide structural support to plant cells
- Act as building blocks (correct)
Which type of reaction involves the addition of a water molecule to break the chemical bond between two monomers?
Which type of reaction involves the addition of a water molecule to break the chemical bond between two monomers?
- Hydrolysis reaction (correct)
- Reduction reaction
- Condensation reaction
- Oxidation reaction
What is the general formula for a monosaccharide based on the number of carbon atoms it contains?
What is the general formula for a monosaccharide based on the number of carbon atoms it contains?
- $C_{n-1}H_nO_{n-1}$
- $C_{n+1}H_{2n+1}O_{n-2}$
- $C_nH_{2n}O_n$ (correct)
- $C_nH_{n-1}O_{n-1}$
Which elements are present in all carbohydrates?
Which elements are present in all carbohydrates?
What is the opposite of a condensation reaction that involves the removal of water?
What is the opposite of a condensation reaction that involves the removal of water?
Which type of carbohydrates are made from monosaccharides like glucose, galactose, and fructose?
Which type of carbohydrates are made from monosaccharides like glucose, galactose, and fructose?
What type of chemical reaction is involved when monomers bond together to form polymers?
What type of chemical reaction is involved when monomers bond together to form polymers?
Which term describes the process of adding a water molecule to break the bond between two monomers in a polymer?
Which term describes the process of adding a water molecule to break the bond between two monomers in a polymer?
What kind of molecules are glucose, galactose, and fructose examples of?
What kind of molecules are glucose, galactose, and fructose examples of?
Which elements are found in all carbohydrates?
Which elements are found in all carbohydrates?
What is the main function of monosaccharides within the body?
What is the main function of monosaccharides within the body?
Which type of molecules are sucrose and starch classified as?
Which type of molecules are sucrose and starch classified as?
