{"id":180912,"date":"2025-01-09T08:05:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T08:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=180912"},"modified":"2025-01-09T08:05:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T08:05:09","slug":"identify-true-statements-regarding-polymers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/09\/identify-true-statements-regarding-polymers\/","title":{"rendered":"Identify true statements regarding polymers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Identify true statements regarding polymers. Check all that apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> A Glucose is an excellent example of a polymer vital to the human body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> B A protein is a polymer of amino acids, and is one of the most versatile molecules in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> C Starch is a polymer of about 3,000 glucose monomers and provides a tremendous source of to the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> D DNA is a poly made of 3 different kinds of monomers called nucleotides, and stores our genetic information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The Correct Answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct statements about polymers are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B<\/strong>: A protein is a polymer of amino acids, and is one of the most versatile molecules in the body.<br><strong>C<\/strong>: Starch is a polymer of about 3,000 glucose monomers and provides a tremendous source of energy to the body.<br><strong>D<\/strong>: DNA is a polymer made of 3 different kinds of monomers called nucleotides, and stores our genetic information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Polymers are large molecules made up of repeating structural units called monomers, linked together by covalent bonds. Here is a breakdown of each statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A<\/strong>: <em>Glucose is an excellent example of a polymer vital to the human body<\/em> \u2013 This statement is incorrect. Glucose itself is a simple sugar (monomer), not a polymer. While glucose can form polymers such as starch or glycogen, it is not a polymer on its own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B<\/strong>: <em>A protein is a polymer of amino acids, and is one of the most versatile molecules in the body<\/em> \u2013 This is correct. Proteins are polymers composed of long chains of amino acids. They are crucial for a wide variety of functions in the body, including acting as enzymes, structural components, hormones, and antibodies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C<\/strong>: <em>Starch is a polymer of about 3,000 glucose monomers and provides a tremendous source of energy to the body<\/em> \u2013 This is also correct. Starch is a polysaccharide made of repeating glucose units. It is a major energy source for humans, as it is broken down into glucose during digestion and used by cells for energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D<\/strong>: <em>DNA is a polymer made of 3 different kinds of monomers called nucleotides, and stores our genetic information<\/em> \u2013 This statement is true. DNA is a polymer made of nucleotides, which are the monomers. Each nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. The sequence of nucleotides in DNA encodes genetic information essential for life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Polymers play critical roles in biological systems, including providing structural support, catalyzing biochemical reactions, storing genetic information, and storing energy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Identify true statements regarding polymers. Check all that apply. A Glucose is an excellent example of a polymer vital to the human body. 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