Biochemistry Lecture 2: Glucose and Carbohydrates
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What is the molecular formula of glucose?

  • C6H12O6 (correct)
  • C12H22O11
  • CH4O2
  • C2H4O2
  • What is the main source of energy for all organisms in energy metabolism?

  • Fats
  • Carbohydrates (correct)
  • Vitamins
  • Proteins
  • Where is glucose mainly stored as a polymer in animals?

  • Adipose tissue
  • Kidneys
  • Muscles
  • Liver (correct)
  • What is the naturally occurring form of glucose also known as?

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

    Why is being able to draw glucose considered an important step to understanding important chemical reactions inside living cells?

    <p>To understand its role in energy production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the empirical formula of glucose?

    <p>C6H12O6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the open chain structure of glucose drawn?

    <p>By counting the number of bonds on each carbon and oxygen atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term coined from a Middle English word 'sterchen'?

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

    Which molecule serves as an emergency reserve of energy in animals?

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

    Which form of glucose is used to make easily digestible starch such as amylose and amylopectin?

    <p>Alpha-D-glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the molecular formula of glucose?

    <p>C6H12O6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is glucose mainly stored as a polymer in animals?

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

    What is the naturally occurring form of glucose also known as?

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

    Which molecule is the most abundant monosaccharide?

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

    Why is being able to draw glucose considered an important step to understanding important chemical reactions inside living cells?

    <p>It aids in understanding energy metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the molecular formula of glucose?

    <p>C6H12O6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can glycogen be found and what is its structure like?

    <p>In animals, composed of two molecules and with a chain and branch component</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between glycogen and starch?

    <p>Glycogen is found only in animals, while starch is found only in plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to draw the open chain structure of glucose?

    <p>To understand the number of bonds on each carbon and oxygen atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of glucose used to make easily digestible starch such as amylose and amylopectin?

    <p>Alpha-Dglucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

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