Biochemistry Basics Quiz
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Biochemistry Basics Quiz

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What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

  • Cn (H2O)2n
  • Cn (H2O)2n+1
  • Cn (H2O)n (correct)
  • Cn (H2O)n+1

    • What is the biological function of carbohydrates?

  • Determining the different blood groups.
  • Formation of immunoglobulins responsible for adaptive immunity.
  • Synthesis of oxy and deoxy ribose sugars used in building RNA and DNA structure.
  • Serving as cell membrane components that mediate some forms of intercellular communication. (correct)

    • Which functional groups are commonly found in carbohydrates?

  • C=C and -NH2
  • C=C and -OH
  • C=O and -NH2
  • C=O and -OH (correct)

    • Which biological macromolecules do biochemistry mainly focus on?

    <p>Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecules are synthesized using carbohydrates?

    <p>Co-enzymes like NAD, NADP, FAD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are glucosamine and chondroitin responsible for in the body?

    <p>Structural components of cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main biological function of carbohydrates?

    <p>Acting as a storage form of energy in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are carbohydrates commonly defined as?

    <p>Polyhydroxy ketones or aldehydes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional groups are commonly found in carbohydrates?

    <p>C=O and -OH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecules are synthesized using carbohydrates?

    <p>RNA and DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of glucosamine and chondroitin in the body?

    <p>Structural components of cartilage that cushions the joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbohydrates do not play a role in the synthesis of critical molecules like coenzymes, NAD, NADP, and FAD.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbohydrates are not involved in the formation of immunoglobulins responsible for adaptive immunity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a biological function of carbohydrates?

    <p>Determining the different blood groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbohydrates do not act as cell membrane components that mediate some forms of intercellular communication.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbohydrates are not responsible for determining the different blood groups.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbohydrates do not provide a significant fraction of the dietary calories for most organisms.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbohydrates do not serve as a storage form of energy in the body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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