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What type of sugar is characterized by having its functional group as an aldehyde?
What type of sugar is characterized by having its functional group as an aldehyde?
- Disaccharide
- Ketose
- Polysaccharide
- Aldose (correct)
Which of the following is an example of an aldose sugar?
Which of the following is an example of an aldose sugar?
- Sucrose
- Galactose (correct)
- Fructose
- Xylose
What is the general formula used to represent carbohydrates?
What is the general formula used to represent carbohydrates?
- Cn(H2O)n (correct)
- C(H2O)2n
- C6(H2O)6
- C(H2O)
Which carbohydrate serves as a major storage form of energy in humans?
Which carbohydrate serves as a major storage form of energy in humans?
What is the energy yield of 1 gram of carbohydrates when metabolized?
What is the energy yield of 1 gram of carbohydrates when metabolized?
If a sugar has a carbonyl carbon that is not at the end of its carbon chain, it is classified as a:
If a sugar has a carbonyl carbon that is not at the end of its carbon chain, it is classified as a:
What is the definition of a saccharide?
What is the definition of a saccharide?
Which functional group characterizes all aldose sugars?
Which functional group characterizes all aldose sugars?
What defines reducing sugars in terms of their chemical structure?
What defines reducing sugars in terms of their chemical structure?
Which of the following statements about glycosaminoglycans is correct?
Which of the following statements about glycosaminoglycans is correct?
How is the glycemic index (GI) determined for carbohydrates?
How is the glycemic index (GI) determined for carbohydrates?
Which of the following oligosaccharides is typically not digestible by humans?
Which of the following oligosaccharides is typically not digestible by humans?
Which carbohydrates would have a glycemic index of less than 1?
Which carbohydrates would have a glycemic index of less than 1?
Which polysaccharide predominantly consists of branched chains linked by both α-1,4 and α-1,6 bonds?
Which polysaccharide predominantly consists of branched chains linked by both α-1,4 and α-1,6 bonds?
What is the primary difference between α and β anomers?
What is the primary difference between α and β anomers?
Which statement accurately describes furanose and pyranose forms of monosaccharides?
Which statement accurately describes furanose and pyranose forms of monosaccharides?
Which of the following polysaccharides is classified as a heteropolysaccharide?
Which of the following polysaccharides is classified as a heteropolysaccharide?
Which classification of monosaccharides also includes examples such as glucose and mannose?
Which classification of monosaccharides also includes examples such as glucose and mannose?
Which group of molecules are considered isomers?
Which group of molecules are considered isomers?
What is the primary structure connection found between monosaccharides in polysaccharides?
What is the primary structure connection found between monosaccharides in polysaccharides?
How are the glucose units in amylose primarily linked?
How are the glucose units in amylose primarily linked?
Which of the following statements about D- and L-sugars is true?
Which of the following statements about D- and L-sugars is true?
What is the branching structure of amylopectin characterized by?
What is the branching structure of amylopectin characterized by?
Which type of polysaccharide is known for being unbranched and has α-1,4 glycosidic linkages?
Which type of polysaccharide is known for being unbranched and has α-1,4 glycosidic linkages?
Which of the following correctly describes epimers?
Which of the following correctly describes epimers?
Which polysaccharide serves as a major component of plant cell walls and is a source of dietary fiber?
Which polysaccharide serves as a major component of plant cell walls and is a source of dietary fiber?
What defines a homopolysaccharide?
What defines a homopolysaccharide?
What is the significance of inulin in the context of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) determination?
What is the significance of inulin in the context of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) determination?
In which form do monosaccharides with five or more carbons predominantly exist in aqueous solutions?
In which form do monosaccharides with five or more carbons predominantly exist in aqueous solutions?
Which type of isomerism is represented by compounds that are mirror images of each other?
Which type of isomerism is represented by compounds that are mirror images of each other?
What aspect differentiates glucose from galactose?
What aspect differentiates glucose from galactose?
Which type of polysaccharide is characterized by a branched structure and includes both α-1,4 and α-1,6 linkages?
Which type of polysaccharide is characterized by a branched structure and includes both α-1,4 and α-1,6 linkages?
Which property is NOT associated with monosaccharides?
Which property is NOT associated with monosaccharides?
Which of the following correctly describes the functional group of ketoses?
Which of the following correctly describes the functional group of ketoses?
Which of the following monosaccharides is NOT an isomer of C6H12O6?
Which of the following monosaccharides is NOT an isomer of C6H12O6?
What role do oligosaccharides play in cell interactions?
What role do oligosaccharides play in cell interactions?
What is defined as a compound made of three to ten monosaccharide units?
What is defined as a compound made of three to ten monosaccharide units?
Which simple sugar is specifically noted for being a ketose?
Which simple sugar is specifically noted for being a ketose?
What is the significance of epimers among monosaccharides?
What is the significance of epimers among monosaccharides?
Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?
Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?
What is the common formula for the monosaccharides glucose, fructose, and galactose?
What is the common formula for the monosaccharides glucose, fructose, and galactose?
Which type of carbohydrate consists of only one sugar unit?
Which type of carbohydrate consists of only one sugar unit?
What is a primary function of proteoglycans in biological systems?
What is a primary function of proteoglycans in biological systems?
Study Notes
Overview of Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates (CHO) are defined as Cn(H2O)n, functioning as aldehyde or ketone derivatives of polyhydric alcohols.
- Commonly known as saccharides or sugars.
- Essential biomolecules functioning primarily as energy sources, structural components, and interaction mediators in cells.
Types of Carbohydrates
- Monosaccharides: Simple sugars that cannot be further hydrolyzed and act as the monomeric units of carbohydrates.
- Disaccharides: Composed of two monosaccharide units linked together through glycosidic bonds.
- Oligosaccharides: 3-10 monosaccharide units, often indigestible by humans.
- Polysaccharides: More than 10 monosaccharide units, can be linear or branched structures.
Monosaccharides Characteristics
- Classified as aldoses with an aldehyde group or ketoses with a ketone group based on the carbonyl position.
- Isomers such as glucose, galactose, and fructose share the same formula (C6H12O6) but vary in structure.
- D- and L- isomerism is based on spatial orientation, with D-sugars being more common.
Important Reactions and Structures
- Anomers occur when a monosaccharide can form cyclic structures, differing in hydroxyl position at the anomeric carbon; labeled as α (hydroxyl down) or β (hydroxyl up).
- Glycosidic bonds link sugar units, facilitating the formation of disaccharides and polysaccharides.
Polysaccharide Types and Functions
- Homopolysaccharides consist of a single type of sugar unit (e.g., starch, glycogen, cellulose).
- Heteropolysaccharides contain multiple sugar units (e.g., heparin, hyaluronic acid).
- Starch is made up of amylose (linear, α-1,4 bonds) and amylopectin (branched, α-1,4 and α-1,6 bonds).
Glycogen and Fiber
- Glycogen is a highly branched polysaccharide consisting primarily of glucose units, providing an energy reserve.
- Cellulose, a component of plant cell walls, serves as dietary fiber promoting gut health.
Derived Carbohydrates
- Result from chemical reactions such as oxidation (sugar acids) or reduction (sugar alcohols).
- Common derived carbohydrates include glucoronic acid, mannitol, and glucosamine.
Glycoproteins and Glycogenic Index
- Glycoproteins (mucoproteins) are proteins with attached oligosaccharide chains, playing roles in cellular functions.
- Glycemic index measures how carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels, with glucose at an index of 1 and variable indices for starches and nonstarch polysaccharides.
Reducing Sugars and Detection
- Reducing sugars possess free carbonyl groups and act as reducing agents; all monosaccharides qualify.
- Nonreducing sugars include sucrose and trehalose.
- Tests like Benedict’s reagent and Fehling’s test help detect reducing sugars in urine, indicating sugar presence through color changes.
Summary of Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates are vital components of food and tissues, serving multiple physiological roles in energy provision, structural support, and cellular regulation.
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This quiz focuses on aldoses and their characteristics, particularly the presence of aldehyde functional groups. It is designed for students in the College of Medicine at Western Mindanao State University, covering essential biochemical principles. Prepare to test your understanding of carbonyl structures and their implications in biochemistry.
