12 Questions
What is the main function of monomers in creating larger molecules?
Act as building blocks
Which type of reaction involves the addition of a water molecule to break the chemical bond between two monomers?
Hydrolysis reaction
What is the general formula for a monosaccharide based on the number of carbon atoms it contains?
$C_nH_{2n}O_n$
Which elements are present in all carbohydrates?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
What is the opposite of a condensation reaction that involves the removal of water?
Hydrolysis reaction
Which type of carbohydrates are made from monosaccharides like glucose, galactose, and fructose?
Larger carbohydrates
What type of chemical reaction is involved when monomers bond together to form polymers?
Condensation reaction
Which term describes the process of adding a water molecule to break the bond between two monomers in a polymer?
Hydrolysis
What kind of molecules are glucose, galactose, and fructose examples of?
Monosaccharides
Which elements are found in all carbohydrates?
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
What is the main function of monosaccharides within the body?
To provide energy
Which type of molecules are sucrose and starch classified as?
Polysaccharides
Explore the concepts of monomers and polymers, where monomers act as the small building blocks to create larger molecules and polymers are made up of many monomers chemically bonded together. Learn about the condensation reactions and hydrolysis reactions involved in the bonding process.
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