Exploring the Formation and Breakdown of Polymers

Mr. Anderson explains polymers, large molecules made of monomers, using examples from biology like cellulose, proteins, and DNA. He describes how polymers are built through condensation reactions and broken down by hydrolysis. The video also covers practical applications, such as digestion, where polymers are broken down and reassembled in the body.

What are polymers made up of?

• Atoms

• Ions

• Monomers

• Cells

Which of the following is an example of a polymer in biology?

• Water

• Oxygen

• Cellulose

• Carbon Dioxide

What is the monomeric unit of proteins?

• Fatty acids

• Sugars

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

What is the process called when a polymer is built by removing water?

• Reduction

• Condensation

• Oxidation

• Hydrolysis

What happens during a hydrolysis reaction?

• Oxygen is added

• Oxygen is removed

• Water is added

• Water is removed

What is required to break down a disaccharide into monosaccharides?

• Nitrogen

• Water

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

Where is TRP Cage, one of the smallest proteins, found?

• Gila monster saliva

• Human saliva

• Snake venom

• Frog skin

How many amino acids are found in the TRP Cage protein?

• 20

• 25

• 15

• 10

What is the main component of the starch in the bun of a Filet O Fish sandwich?

• Lipids

• Polysaccharides

• Nucleotides

• Proteins

What reaction is used to synthesize proteins in the body from monomers?

• Reduction

• Oxidation

• Condensation

• Hydrolysis