12 Questions
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in biological systems?
Energy metabolism and storage
What is the minimum number of carbons required in a monosaccharide molecule?
3
What term is used to describe a carbohydrate polymer?
Glycan
What is the term for a carbohydrate molecule that contains a peptide, protein, or lipid?
Glycoconjugate
What determines the classification of monosaccharides?
All of the above
What is the term for a carbohydrate molecule with identical monosaccharides?
Homoglycan
What does the prefix 'tri-' indicate in the context of carbohydrate chemistry?
A molecule with 3 carbon atoms in its backbone
What is the general term for sugars that contain an aldehyde group?
Aldoses
How many stereoisomers are possible for a molecule with 2 chiral carbon atoms?
4
What is the term for a type of diastereoisomer that differs only in one chiral carbon atom?
Epimer
What is the configuration of the highest numbered chiral carbon atom in a D-enantiomer?
OH to the right
What is the term for a molecule with no chiral carbon atoms?
Achiral
Learn about carbohydrates, their functions in energy metabolism, molecular recognition, and cellular protection. This quiz covers the basics of carbohydrates, their importance in biological systems, and their role in storing and generating energy.
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