Biology Chapter on Carbohydrates and Lipids

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Which of the following is a hexose?

Ribulose

Glucose (correct)

Galactose

Ribose

Fructose is derived from the disaccharide lactose.

False

What is the main component of the exoskeleton of arthropods?

Chitin

The disaccharide _________ is formed from one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose.

lactose Signup and view all the answers

Match the following carbohydrates with their descriptions:

Starch = Formed in granules; energy store in plants Glycogen = Energy reserve carbohydrate in animals Cellulose = Most abundant carbohydrate in plants Pectin = Found in plant cell walls Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lipid is primarily known for serving as a source of energy in organisms?

Triglycerides Signup and view all the answers

All fats are solid at room temperature.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of phospholipids?

Glycerol, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group Signup and view all the answers

Examples of lipids include triglycerides, phospholipids, and __________.

steroids Signup and view all the answers

Match each type of lipid with its function:

Waxes = Act as structural components Triglycerides = Energy storage Steroids = Hormonal functions Phospholipids = Form cell membranes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary structural role of cholesterol-steroids?

Cell membrane structure Signup and view all the answers

Steroid hormones in vertebrates include only testosterone and progesterone.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one type of higher molecular weight compounds found in waxes.

Higher alcohols or fatty acids Signup and view all the answers

___ hormones are produced by the adrenal glands and include cortisone.

Steroid Signup and view all the answers

Match the following substances to their descriptions:

Cholesterol = Plays a structural role Progesterone = A sex hormone Cortisone = Adrenal gland hormone Waxes = Mix of higher alcohols and fatty acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary element that all organic compounds contain?

Carbon Signup and view all the answers

Proteins are composed of nucleotides linked together by peptide bonds.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main types of biomolecules?

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids Signup and view all the answers

The ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in many carbohydrates is C : H : O = : : __.

1 : 2 : 1 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of biomolecules with their functions:

Proteins = Provide structure and support Carbohydrates = Source of energy Nucleic Acids = Store and transmit genetic information Lipids = Energy storage and cell membrane structure Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond links nucleotides in nucleic acids?

Phosphodiester bonds Signup and view all the answers

Monomers are larger molecules formed from repetitive linking of smaller units.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of sugars in cellular functions?

Provide energy and serve as building blocks Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is a hexose?

Fructose is derived from the disaccharide lactose.

What is the main component of the exoskeleton of arthropods?

The disaccharide _________ is formed from one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose.

Match the following carbohydrates with their descriptions:

Which type of lipid is primarily known for serving as a source of energy in organisms?

All fats are solid at room temperature.

What are the main components of phospholipids?

Examples of lipids include triglycerides, phospholipids, and __________.

Match each type of lipid with its function:

What is the primary structural role of cholesterol-steroids?

Steroid hormones in vertebrates include only testosterone and progesterone.

Name one type of higher molecular weight compounds found in waxes.

___ hormones are produced by the adrenal glands and include cortisone.

Match the following substances to their descriptions:

What is the primary element that all organic compounds contain?

Proteins are composed of nucleotides linked together by peptide bonds.

What are the three main types of biomolecules?

The ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in many carbohydrates is C : H : O = : : __.

Match the following types of biomolecules with their functions:

Which type of bond links nucleotides in nucleic acids?

Monomers are larger molecules formed from repetitive linking of smaller units.

What is the role of sugars in cellular functions?

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is a hexose?

Fructose is derived from the disaccharide lactose.

What is the main component of the exoskeleton of arthropods?

The disaccharide _________ is formed from one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose.

Match the following carbohydrates with their descriptions:

Which type of lipid is primarily known for serving as a source of energy in organisms?

All fats are solid at room temperature.

What are the main components of phospholipids?

Examples of lipids include triglycerides, phospholipids, and __________.

Match each type of lipid with its function:

What is the primary structural role of cholesterol-steroids?

Steroid hormones in vertebrates include only testosterone and progesterone.

Name one type of higher molecular weight compounds found in waxes.

___ hormones are produced by the adrenal glands and include cortisone.

Match the following substances to their descriptions:

What is the primary element that all organic compounds contain?

Proteins are composed of nucleotides linked together by peptide bonds.

What are the three main types of biomolecules?

The ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in many carbohydrates is C : H : O = __ : __ : __.

Match the following types of biomolecules with their functions:

Which type of bond links nucleotides in nucleic acids?

Monomers are larger molecules formed from repetitive linking of smaller units.

What is the role of sugars in cellular functions?

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The ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in many carbohydrates is C : H : O = : : __.