1. Which statements about triglycerides and phospholipids 6.
Which row gives the correct description of both a
are correct? collagen molecule and a collagen fibre?
1 Triglycerides and phospholipids both have a hydrophobic
region.
2 Triglycerides are non-polar molecules and phospholipids
are polar.
3 Fatty acids in a triglyceride may be saturated or
unsaturated but in a phospholipid they are always saturated.
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 only D 3 only
2. When proteins are mixed with some organic solvents,
hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonding are
changed in the protein molecules.
Which levels of protein structure would be affected?
7. Which row about α-glucose and β-glucose molecules is
correct?
3. What may take place during a hydrolysis reaction?
1 a molecule of water is produced
2 a glycosidic bond is broken
3 a sucrose molecule is split into fructose and glucose 8. A student wrote these statements about polysaccharides.
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3only D 2 and 3 only 1 Amylose is formed from condensation reactions between
β-glucose monomers.
4. The table shows some information about four 2 Branches in amylopectin molecules form between carbon
carbohydrate polymers atoms 1 and 4 on α-glucose molecules.
3 In unbranched β-glucose chains, each monomer is rotated
180° relative to its adjacent monomer.
Which of these statements are correct?
A 1 and 2 B 1 only C 2 and 3 D 3 only
9. Which diagram correctly shows the formation of a
peptide bond between two amino acids?
Which two polymers form starch?
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4
5. The diagrams show the structures of two amino acids,
each of which has two amine (–NH2) groups.
A peptide bond is formed between the two amino acids.
Which groups could form the peptide bond?
A 1 and 4 B 1 and 5 C 2 and 6 D 3 and 5 10. When hydrolysed, which molecules have products
containing a carboxyl group?
1 phospholipids
2 polysaccharides
3 proteins
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 3 D 3 only
11. Which row is correct for each of the molecules?
Fig 4.1
(a) State the term that matches each of the descriptions
given in boxes E, F, G, H and J in 4.1. [5]
12. Solutions of biological molecules are tested for sugars.
The table shows the colours of the solutions after testing.
Which may contain reducing sugars?
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 3 D 1 only (b) Statements A to E relate to biological molecules.
For each statement, identify the most appropriate term that
13. Which of the following terms can be used to describe matches the description.
the secondary structure of a protein? A The molecule formed from a condensation reaction
1 dipeptide 2 specific order of amino acids between fructose and glucose.
3 α-helix 4 fibrous structure
5 β-pleated sheet …………………………….
A 1, 3, 4 and 5 B 1, 2 and 4
C 2 and 4 D 3 and 5 B The name of the bond broken when two amino acids are
separated by hydrolysis.
14. As a frozen lake warms after a cold winter, mineral
nutrients dissolved in water are brought to the surface. ………………………………….
Which properties of water contribute to this process?
1 its greatest density is at 4 °C C The unbranched polymer consisting only of β-glucose
2 it has high specific heat capacity molecules.
3 it is a solvent
4 its molecules form hydrogen bonds ………………… …………………..
A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4
D The reagent used to test for the presence of proteins.
2. Fig. 4.1 is a ribbon model of a molecule of haemoglobin.
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E The molecule produced, in addition to fatty acids, when a ………………………………………………………………
triglyceride is hydrolysed.
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3. (a) The diagram below shows a monoglyceride.
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3. (c) The following table shows some properties of
water and their significance to life. [5]
Complete the table below.
During the digestion of monoglycerides, the bond labelled
X is broken down by the enzyme lipase.
(i) Name the bond labelled X in the diagram above. [1]
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(ii) State the type of reaction involved in the breakdown of
the monoglyceride. [1]
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(iii) In the space below draw and name the products of the
breakdown of the monoglyceride. [2]
(iv) Explain why triglycerides are not considered to be
polymers. [1]
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(b) (i) Two fatty acids which are common in triglycerides
are stearic acid and oleic acid. Stearic acid has the chemical
formula of C17H35COOH and oleic acid has the chemical
formula of C17H33COOH.
What type of fatty acid is oleic acid? Give a reason for your
answer. [2]
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