Name: __________________________________

Class: ___________

Exercise
Biomolecules
Question 1
Fig. 1 below shows three molecules which are important components of living organisms.

Fig. 1

(a) Name the molecules P, Q and R. [3]

P:

Q:

R:

(b) State the two components X and Y that make up molecule Q. [2]

(c) State the type of bonds formed respectively when polymerisation of P and R occurs. [2]

(d) State the types of molecules that would be formed respectively by the polymerisation of P and
R. [2]

(e) When different types of molecule P polymerise, explain how the nature of the R groups of the
different molecules P affect the overall structure of the macromolecule? [3]

(f) Explain why molecule Q is a good energy store. [3]

(g) Explain the importance of molecule Q in animals. [3]

[Total: 15]

Question 2
Fig. 2 below shows an electron micrograph of a plant cell.

Fig. 2

(a) Name the structures A and B. [2]

A:

B:

(b) Describe the structure of three other named membranous organelles that are not labeled in
Fig. 2 and state their main function. [6]

(c) Describe how the structure of the macromolecule that makes up structure B contributes to its
function. [4]

(d) In the space below, draw a labeled diagram representing part of the vacuole membrane.
Annotate the function of the components. [8]

[Total: 20]