Biology questions 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyBiology questionsGCSEOCR Created by: munchlee2002Created on: 07-09-17 16:06 What are monomers? Simple sugars e.g. glucose or fructose molecules 1 of 10 When monomers join together in large chains, what is this called? Polymers 2 of 10 Why do monomers join together in long chains? To make large, complex carbohydrates 3 of 10 When can the polymer molecules can be broken down back into sugars? When the chemical bonds between the monomers are broken 4 of 10 Where in the body are carbohydrates broken down by enzymes? In the mouth and small intestines 5 of 10 What are proteins? Polymers that are made up of long chains of monomers called amino acids 6 of 10 What do amino acids contain? Carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen atoms 7 of 10 Where in the body are proteins broken down by enzymes? In the stomach and small intestine 8 of 10 What are lipids (fats and oils) made from? Glycerol and three fatty acids 9 of 10 How are lipids polymers different to carbohydrates and proteins? They don’t form a long chain of repeating units 10 of 10
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