Biochemistry and Living Systems Quiz

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What is the general formula typically associated with carbohydrates?

  • Cx (CO2)y
  • Cx (O2)y
  • Cx (H2O)z
  • Cx (H2O)y (correct)

Which compound does not fit the definition of a carbohydrate despite fitting the general formula C2 (H2O)2?

  • Sucrose
  • Rhamnose (C6H12O5)
  • Acetic acid (CH3COOH) (correct)
  • Glucose (C6H12O6)

How can carbohydrates be chemically defined?

  • Organic acids
  • Polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones (correct)
  • Alcohols
  • Alkanes

What are some sweet-tasting carbohydrates also known as?

<p>Sugars (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which common sugar is typically used in households?

<p>Sucrose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which domain of study focuses on the chemical processes within living systems?

<p>Biochemistry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some essential constituents of our food mentioned in the text?

<p>Proteins and Carbohydrates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of production for Carbohydrates?

<p>Plants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which biomolecule is responsible for storing genetic information in organisms?

<p>Nucleic Acids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Unit 10 as mentioned in the text?

<p>Characteristics of Biomolecules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of organic compounds do cane sugar, glucose, and starch belong to?

<p>Carbohydrates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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