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What is the general formula of carbohydrates?
What is the general formula of carbohydrates?
- H2SO4
- CH3OH
- CO2
- Cn(H2O)n (correct)
Which functional groups do carbohydrates commonly have?
Which functional groups do carbohydrates commonly have?
- C=C and -CHO
- C-O and -NH2
- N-H and -SH
- C=O and -OH (correct)
Which molecule is the most common example of a carbohydrate?
Which molecule is the most common example of a carbohydrate?
- Lipase
- Hemoglobin
- Glucose (correct)
- Insulin
In addition to providing dietary calories, what other function do carbohydrates serve in the body?
In addition to providing dietary calories, what other function do carbohydrates serve in the body?
What is the role of carbohydrates in determining different blood groups?
What is the role of carbohydrates in determining different blood groups?
Apart from RNA and DNA structure, what else are the ribose sugars synthesized by carbohydrates used for?
Apart from RNA and DNA structure, what else are the ribose sugars synthesized by carbohydrates used for?
Which macromolecule is responsible for shock absorption and thermal insulation?
Which macromolecule is responsible for shock absorption and thermal insulation?
What is the main biological function of triglycerides?
What is the main biological function of triglycerides?
What is the primary function of immunoglobulins?
What is the primary function of immunoglobulins?
What is the main structural component of cartilage?
What is the main structural component of cartilage?
Which macromolecule contains basic units called 'amino acids'?
Which macromolecule contains basic units called 'amino acids'?
Which type of proteins act as chemical messengers transmitting signals from one cell to another?
Which type of proteins act as chemical messengers transmitting signals from one cell to another?
Which macromolecule provides 9 kcal of energy per gram?
Which macromolecule provides 9 kcal of energy per gram?
What type of proteins accelerate metabolic processes in cells?
What type of proteins accelerate metabolic processes in cells?
What are glycoproteins embedded in cell membranes made of?
What are glycoproteins embedded in cell membranes made of?
'Eicosanoids' and 'prostaglandins' are formed from which macromolecule?
'Eicosanoids' and 'prostaglandins' are formed from which macromolecule?
