Which of the following are monomers of starch (macromolecules) polymers?
a) amino acids
b) glycerol and fatty acids
c) nucleotides
d) monosaccharides
Explanation: for example glucose units
Which of the following are monomers of lipid (macromolecules) polymers?
a) amino acids
b) glycerol and fatty acids
c) nucleotides
d) monosaccharides
Which of the following are monomers of nucleic acids (DNA/RNA macromolecules) polymers?
a) amino acids
b) glycerol and fatty acids
c) nucleotides
d) monosaccharides
Polymers are broken down into monomers by a process known as…….
a) dehydration
b) condensation
c) hydrolysis
d) evaporation
Explanation: it the reverse of condensation. OH from water attaches to one monomer and a H attaches to the other.
(sucrose + water à glucose + fructose)
Which of the following are required for both condensation and hydrolysis?
a) vitamins
b) carbohydrates
c) enzymes
d) alcohol
Explanation: enzymes are proteins that speed up the biological reaction
Biological Importance of Water:
