Biology 12
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Biology 12: Substantive Assignment
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1. a) What is the formula for glucose? (1 mark).
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b) You will notice that the ratio of Carbons:Hydrogens:Oxygens is 1:2:1. Therefore, fill
in the blank beside “H” to create the empirical formula for all carbohydrates (1 mark):
(CH__O)n
2. Define the following terms and give two examples of each. (3 marks).
Monosaccharide-
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Disaccharide-
Polysaccharide-
3. Name the molecules that are the storage forms of glucose in plant and animal cells and
identify the structural differences between the two molecules. How does cellulose
differ from these molecules and why do we have trouble digesting it? (4 marks)
4. Describe the functions of carbohydrates in cells. (3 marks)
5. Describe condensation synthesis of carbohydrates (2 marks)
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6. Describe hydrolysis of carbohydrates (2 marks)
7. Name three classes of lipid molecule. (3 marks)
8. Fill in the lipid summary table found below. (6 marks)
Lipid
Chemical Structure
Biological Function
Neutral Fat
Phospholipid
Steroids
9. Describe the difference in bonding found in saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
(2 marks)
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10. If a phospholipid molecule is hydrolyzed (broken down), what component molecules
(parts) will be produced in the reaction? (3 marks)
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