14 Questions
Which of the following is true about carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of 2:1:1
What is the most common form of glucose in our bodies?
Dextrose
How are monosaccharides linked to form disaccharides?
Through glycosidic links
Which of the following is true about lipids?
Lipids include triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids
What is the most common type of lipid?
Triglycerides
What are triglycerides composed of?
A glycerol backbone and three fatty acids
Which fatty acid has the highest melting point?
Stearic acid
Which of the following is true about carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of 2:1:1.
How are disaccharides broken down into monosaccharides?
Through hydrolysis.
Which of the following polysaccharides have both 1,4 and 1,6 glycosidic links?
Amylopectin and glycogen.
Which of the following is true about phospholipids?
Phospholipids are soluble in water
Which of the following is true about fatty acids?
Fatty acids are usually composed of an odd number of carbon atoms
Which of the following is true about triglycerides?
Triglycerides are soluble in water
Which of the following is true about fatty acid melting points?
Fatty acids with lower degree of unsaturation have higher melting points
Test your knowledge on amino acids, peptide bonds, protein structure, denaturation, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, mutations, electrophoresis, enzymes, and various types of carbohydrates. This quiz covers important biochemical molecules and macromolecules, and is suitable for those studying biomedical chemistry and lab diagnostics.
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