Question
It's not caramelization, but this reaction is responsible for the browning of bread. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this reaction that occurs between sugars and amino acids. It is named for a French chemist.
ANSWER: Maillard (“my-YAR”) reaction
[10e] Like the similar caramelization, the Maillard reaction is unique in that it does not require the use of these molecules. The suffix “-ase” is assigned to these biological catalysts.
ANSWER: enzymes
[10m] In the reaction, this functional group on a sugar reacts with an amino acid when heat is applied. This functional group is characterized by a carbon-oxygen double bond and includes ketones and aldehydes.
ANSWER: carbonyl group [reject “carboxyl”]
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Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowball Fight 2 | 1/11/2025 | Y | 3 | 13.33 | 67% | 33% | 33% |
| 2024 FARSI @ Columbia | 12/08/2024 | Y | 12 | 21.67 | 100% | 42% | 75% |
| 2024 FARSI @ Columbia | 12/08/2024 | Y | 9 | 17.78 | 100% | 44% | 33% |