The table lists some biological molecules.
Complete the table by putting a tick (✓\checkmark✓) in the appropriate box or boxes on each line to show whether the corresponding feature is present.
The first line has been completed for you.
| Biological molecule | Is a monomer | Is a polymer | Contains glycosidic bond(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amino acid | ✓\checkmark✓ | ||
| Glycogen | |||
| Ribose | |||
| Maltose |
Describe the bond between the two glucose monomers in maltose.
Maltotriose is a trisaccharide formed during the breakdown of starch by amylase. It can be broken down further to produce glucose molecules.
Complete the chemical equation for the hydrolysis of maltotriose by writing the missing reactant, including its coefficient, on the dotted line:
Maltotriose+……⋯→3 Glucose \text{Maltotriose} + \dots\dots\dots \rightarrow 3\ \text{Glucose} Maltotriose+……⋯→3 GlucoseThe enzyme maltase converts the disaccharide maltose to glucose. Suggest why maltotriose can also be converted to glucose by maltase.
