Condensation and Hydrolysis Quiz

What is produced as a by-product of condensation reactions?

• Oxygen

• Water

• Carbon Dioxide

• Energy

Which of the following processes involves breaking down a polymer into monomers?

• Condensation

• Hydrolysis

• Oxidation

• Polymerization

Which of the following is an example of a condensation reaction?

• Glucose + Glucose → Maltose + Water

• Protein → Amino Acids + Water

• Starch → Glucose + Water

• ATP → ADP + Pi

What role does water play in hydrolysis reactions?

• Provides energy for the reaction

• Breaks bonds between monomers

• Forms new covalent bonds

• Acts as an enzyme

Which reaction is essential during digestion to break down food into nutrients?

• Condensation

• Hydrolysis

• Oxidation

• Respiration

What type of bond is broken during hydrolysis of carbohydrates?

• Hydrogen bond

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Peptide bond

Which of the following is a polymer?

• Glucose

• Starch

• Water

• Glycerol

Which molecules are combined during a condensation reaction to form proteins?

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleotides

Why is condensation important for organisms?

• It breaks down molecules to release energy.

• It stores genetic information.

• It builds macromolecules for growth and repair.

• It produces energy in mitochondria.

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What happens to the water molecule in a condensation reaction?

• It breaks the bonds between monomers.

• It is split into hydrogen and hydroxyl groups.

• It is released as a by-product.

• It acts as a catalyst for the reaction.