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What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
- C6H12O6
- CH4O2
- Cn(H2O)n (correct)
- CO2
Which functional groups are present in carbohydrates?
Which functional groups are present in carbohydrates?
- C=O and -NH2
- C=C and -NH2
- C=O and -OH (correct)
- C=C and -OH
What is the most common example of a carbohydrate?
What is the most common example of a carbohydrate?
- Lactose
- Fructose
- Sucrose
- Glucose (correct)
Which of the following is not a biological function of carbohydrates?
Which of the following is not a biological function of carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are involved in the synthesis of which important molecules?
Carbohydrates are involved in the synthesis of which important molecules?
Which of the following is NOT a role of carbohydrates in building RNA and DNA structure?
Which of the following is NOT a role of carbohydrates in building RNA and DNA structure?
Which macromolecule provides 9 kcal of energy per gram?
Which macromolecule provides 9 kcal of energy per gram?
Which compound is a structural component of cell membranes?
Which compound is a structural component of cell membranes?
Which lipid is responsible for shock absorption and thermal insulation?
Which lipid is responsible for shock absorption and thermal insulation?
Which type of protein acts as a chemical messenger and affects certain cells in the body?
Which type of protein acts as a chemical messenger and affects certain cells in the body?
Which lipid is a structural component of cell membranes?
Which lipid is a structural component of cell membranes?
Which compound is a common example of a protein?
Which compound is a common example of a protein?
Which macromolecule is composed of basic units called amino acids?
Which macromolecule is composed of basic units called amino acids?
Which macromolecule acts as an energy storage in adipocytes?
Which macromolecule acts as an energy storage in adipocytes?
What is the common example of lipids that may be present in form of solids or liquids?
What is the common example of lipids that may be present in form of solids or liquids?
