IB Biology SL B1.1.2 Macromolecules By Condensation Questions

Practise IB Biology SL B1.1.2 by tracing monomers joining with water released, hydrolysis reversing the process, and glycosidic products in reaction diagrams.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Explain condensation as covalent linking of monomers with water released, and hydrolysis as water-added splitting, using carbohydrate and polymer examples.
  • Identify the reaction direction and product when monosaccharides form disaccharides or polysaccharides in equations and diagrams.

IB Biology SL B1.1.2 Macromolecules By Condensation Questions question 1

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The diagram shows some of the metabolic processes taking place in a plant cell.

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State the type of reaction which converts excess monosaccharides to polysaccharides.

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