Natural Polymers (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What type of small molecule is released when monomers join to form natural polymers?
What type of small molecule is released when monomers join to form natural polymers?
Water
Which protein transports oxygen in the body?
Which protein transports oxygen in the body?
Haemoglobin
What are the two common types of secondary protein structure?
What are the two common types of secondary protein structure?
-helices and -sheets
What defines an alpha-amino acid?
What defines an alpha-amino acid?
Both groups on same carbon
What is the R group in glycine, the simplest amino acid?
What is the R group in glycine, the simplest amino acid?
Which amino acid contains an additional carboxyl group in its R group?
Which amino acid contains an additional carboxyl group in its R group?
Aspartic acid
What is the structure of a peptide link?
What is the structure of a peptide link?
How do -glucose and -glucose differ?
How do -glucose and -glucose differ?
Orientation of on C
Which polysaccharide is made from -glucose?
Which polysaccharide is made from -glucose?
Cellulose
Why can humans digest starch but not cellulose?
Why can humans digest starch but not cellulose?
Lack enzymes for -bonds
