4. Biomolecules

Monomers & Polymers

Multiple Choice
What is the process by which monomers are linked together to form polymers?
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Multiple Choice
In a hydrolysis reaction, __________, and in this process, water is __________.
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Multiple Choice
The type of bond that forms to join monomers (such as sugars and amino acids) into polymers (such as starch and proteins) is a(n) __________ bond.
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Textbook Question
What are the defining characteristics of a condensation reaction?
a. Two monomers are covalently bonded together and a water molecule is produced.
b. Two monomers are covalently bonded together and a water molecule is used up.
c. A polymer is broken down into monomers and a water molecule is produced.
d. A polymer is broken down into monomers and a water molecule is used up.
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Textbook Question
What are the defining characteristics of a condensation reaction?a. Two monomers are covalently bonded together and a water molecule is produced.b. Two monomers are covalently bonded together and a water molecule is used up.c. A polymer is broken down into monomers and a water molecule is produced.d. A polymer is broken down into monomers and a water molecule is used up.
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Textbook Question
The molecular formula for glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆. What would be the molecular formula for a polymer made by linking ten glucose molecules together by dehydration reactions?
a. C₆₀H₁₂₀O₆₀
b. C₆₀H₁₀₂O₅₁
c. C₆₀H₁₀₀O₅₀
d. C₆₀H₁₁₁O₅₁
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