Monomers & Polymers Overview

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

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?

  • 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?

  • $C_{n-1}H_nO_{n-1}$
  • $C_{n+1}H_{2n+1}O_{n-2}$
  • $C_nH_{2n}O_n$ (correct)
  • $C_nH_{n-1}O_{n-1}$

Which elements are present in all carbohydrates?

<p>Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of a condensation reaction that involves the removal of water?

<p>Hydrolysis reaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of carbohydrates are made from monosaccharides like glucose, galactose, and fructose?

<p>Larger carbohydrates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of chemical reaction is involved when monomers bond together to form polymers?

<p>Condensation reaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the process of adding a water molecule to break the bond between two monomers in a polymer?

<p>Hydrolysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of molecules are glucose, galactose, and fructose examples of?

<p>Monosaccharides (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which elements are found in all carbohydrates?

<p>Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of monosaccharides within the body?

<p>To provide energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of molecules are sucrose and starch classified as?

<p><strong>Polysaccharides</strong> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser