NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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Smallest unit a biomolecule can be broken down into while still maintaining the properties.
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Polymer
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Monomer
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hydrolysis. Polymers are broken down into monomers in a process known as hydrolysis, which means “to split water, ‘’ a reaction in which a water molecule is used during the breakdown (Figure 3.1.
Detailed explanation-2: -Monomers are atoms or small molecules that bond together to form more complex structures such as polymers. There are four main types of monomer, including sugars, amino acids, fatty acids, and nucleotides.
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