A-LevelBiologyBiological molecules9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q81 Mark

The formation of glycosidic and peptide bonds is responsible for polymerisation of biological molecules. Which bonds are found in which molecules? [Figure 8.1]

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Aglycosidic: glycerol, peptide: glycoprotein

Bglycosidic: glycogen, peptide: glycerol

Cglycosidic: glycogen, peptide: glycoprotein

Dglycosidic: glycoprotein, peptide: glycolipid

✓ Correct answer

C: glycosidic: glycogen, peptide: glycoprotein

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Topic: Biological molecules, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2013 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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