Biomolecules questions
1. Proteins.
- What are amino acids? include a diagram of a basic amino acid
- What does the R group represent? Choose two example amino acids and draw a diagram to show what the R group is in an example amino acid.
- What is a peptide bond? Show how these form.
-Describe three functions of proteins.
2. Sugars - carbohydrates.
- What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
- What is the difference between monosaccarides and disaccarides?
- Draw the reaction that shows fructose and glucose combining to make
sucrose (table sugar)
- Describe the three polysaccarides glycogen, starch and cellulose.
3. Lipids
- Why are lipids insoluble in water?
- Describe two fatty acids showing the difference between saturated and unsaturated compounds.
- What are triglycerides?