AQA Triple C11 Polymerisation

What type of polymerisation involves the joining of many small molecules (monomers) to create only very large molecules (polymers)?

• Condensation polymerisation

• Addition polymerisation

• Hydrolysis

• Dehydration synthesis

In addition polymerisation, what doesn't stay the same in the repeat unit as in the monomer?

• The number of atoms

• The type of atoms

• The arrangement of atoms

• The bonds between atoms

What should you remember to draw when illustrating a polymer?

• The bonds coming off the C's and the little 'n'

• The bonds coming off the H's and the little 'n'

• The bonds coming off the O's and the little 'n'

• The bonds coming off the N's and the little 'n'

What type of polymerisation involves monomers with two functional groups and usually results in the loss of small molecules such as water?

• Addition polymerisation

• Condensation polymerisation

• Hydrolysis

• Dehydration synthesis

What are the two functional groups present in amino acids?

• Hydroxyl group and carboxyl group

• Amine group and carboxyl group

• Amine group and hydroxyl group

• Carboxyl group and methyl group

What type of polymerisation do amino acids undergo to produce polypeptides?

• Addition polymerisation

• Condensation polymerisation

• Hydrolysis

• Dehydration synthesis

What is the primary function of DNA in living organisms and viruses?

• To provide energy

• To encode genetic instructions

• To transport oxygen

• To break down nutrients

How many polymer chains make up most DNA molecules?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What are the monomers that make up DNA called?

• Amino acids

• Glucose

• Nucleotides

• Cellulose

Which of the following is NOT a naturally occurring polymer important for life?

• Proteins

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Lipids