Chapter 2.3/2.4 Quiz

Based on the diagram, what does the prefix "mono-" mean?

• Many

• Two

• One

• Large

During a condensation reaction, what role does water play?

• Water breaks down polymers.

• Water is removed and the monomers will link together.

• Water is a polar molecule.

• Water is not involved in the reaction.

For what purpose do plants and some animals use carbohydrates?

• To store genetic information

• For structural purposes

• To speed up chemical reactions

• To transport oxygen

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What are the two main components that make up a lipid molecule?

• Amino acids and nucleotides

• Glycerol head and fatty acid tails

• Monosaccharides and disaccharides

• Phosphate group and sugar

Which sugar is found in the structure of DNA?

• Glucose

• Maltose

• Deoxyribose

• Fructose

Which sugar is found in RNA?

• Glucose

• Starch

• Ribose

• Fructose

What is the region on an enzyme (i.e., amylase) where the substrate (i.e., amylose) binds to?

• proteins

• active site

• lipids

• amino acids

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in your body?

• Speed up chemical reactions.
• Give immediate energy.
• Help to store energy.
• Fights off infections.

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The process illustrated in the figure is called:

• condensation

• protein synthesis

• hydrolysis

• dehydration synthesis

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Enzymes are _________ that __________ chemical reactions.

• proteins, slow down
• proteins, speed up
• lipids, slow down
• lipids, speed up

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