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What are carbohydrates chemically defined as?
What are carbohydrates chemically defined as?
- Substances that yield fats and oils
- Pure hydrocarbons
- Polyhydroxy aldehydes and ketones (correct)
- Proteins with sugar components
Which of the following is NOT a main function of carbohydrates?
Which of the following is NOT a main function of carbohydrates?
- Antibody production (correct)
- Source of energy
- Structural component
- Detoxification
What term describes an asymmetric carbon?
What term describes an asymmetric carbon?
- A carbon bonded to four different groups (correct)
- A carbon bonded to four identical groups
- A carbon in a cyclic structure
- A carbon involved in aromatic compounds
Which structural representation is best for understanding the 3D arrangement of sugar atoms?
Which structural representation is best for understanding the 3D arrangement of sugar atoms?
Which of the following is an example of a ketose sugar?
Which of the following is an example of a ketose sugar?
Which option indicates the correct ratio of carbohydrates in an ideal human diet?
Which option indicates the correct ratio of carbohydrates in an ideal human diet?
What is the main disadvantage of the Fisher projection?
What is the main disadvantage of the Fisher projection?
Which of the following characteristics is associated with optical activity in carbohydrates?
Which of the following characteristics is associated with optical activity in carbohydrates?
What is the primary location for gluconeogenesis in the body?
What is the primary location for gluconeogenesis in the body?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating gluconeogenesis when blood glucose levels drop?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating gluconeogenesis when blood glucose levels drop?
What is the main function of glycogenesis?
What is the main function of glycogenesis?
Which of the following statements about glycogenolysis is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about glycogenolysis is incorrect?
Which substrate can allosterically activate glycogen synthase?
Which substrate can allosterically activate glycogen synthase?
What is glycogen primarily used for in animals?
What is glycogen primarily used for in animals?
Which type of bond connects the monomers in chitin?
Which type of bond connects the monomers in chitin?
What is a primary characteristic of dextrans?
What is a primary characteristic of dextrans?
Where is glycogen predominantly stored in the body?
Where is glycogen predominantly stored in the body?
What is the monomer of chitin?
What is the monomer of chitin?
What chemical reaction leads to the formation of dextrins?
What chemical reaction leads to the formation of dextrins?
Which of the following is a major structural function of chitin?
Which of the following is a major structural function of chitin?
Which type of polysaccharide contains amino sugars?
Which type of polysaccharide contains amino sugars?
What is the primary function of sucrose in medications?
What is the primary function of sucrose in medications?
Which type of polysaccharide is composed entirely of the same type of monosaccharide?
Which type of polysaccharide is composed entirely of the same type of monosaccharide?
What is the function of proteoglycans?
What is the function of proteoglycans?
What is released during the condensation of monosaccharides to form polysaccharides?
What is released during the condensation of monosaccharides to form polysaccharides?
What color does glycogen produce when reacted with iodine?
What color does glycogen produce when reacted with iodine?
Which of the following correctly describes amylose?
Which of the following correctly describes amylose?
In which structures do α-1,6 linkages occur?
In which structures do α-1,6 linkages occur?
Which of the following is NOT a function of polysaccharides?
Which of the following is NOT a function of polysaccharides?
What distinguishes amylopectin from amylose?
What distinguishes amylopectin from amylose?
What type of linkage is present in cellulose?
What type of linkage is present in cellulose?
Which polysaccharide is produced predominantly by green plants for energy storage?
Which polysaccharide is produced predominantly by green plants for energy storage?
What is the main structural difference between starch and cellulose?
What is the main structural difference between starch and cellulose?
What distinguishes different classes of carbohydrates?
What distinguishes different classes of carbohydrates?
What is the linkage type found between disaccharide units in certain repeating units?
What is the linkage type found between disaccharide units in certain repeating units?
Which type of bacteria has a thick cell wall composed of peptidoglycan?
Which type of bacteria has a thick cell wall composed of peptidoglycan?
What is a key component of the bacterial cell wall polysaccharides?
What is a key component of the bacterial cell wall polysaccharides?
What is the primary source of energy for cells?
What is the primary source of energy for cells?
Which carbohydrate is used for testing kidney function?
Which carbohydrate is used for testing kidney function?
What is the structure that provides stabilization in plant cells?
What is the structure that provides stabilization in plant cells?
What type of bond links N-acetyl glucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid in bacterial cell walls?
What type of bond links N-acetyl glucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid in bacterial cell walls?
Which of the following is NOT a biomedical importance of carbohydrates?
Which of the following is NOT a biomedical importance of carbohydrates?
What is the primary substance in the extracellular matrix of animal cells?
What is the primary substance in the extracellular matrix of animal cells?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrate Chemistry Overview
- Carbohydrates are organic compounds classified as "hydrates of carbon" containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in the ratio of (C·H2O)n.
- They are the most abundant molecules in nature, categorized into simple sugars (monosaccharides) and complex sugars (polysaccharides).
Classification of Carbohydrates
- Monosaccharides: Simplest form, e.g., glucose, fructose. Characterized by the number of carbon atoms and type of carbonyl group.
- Oligosaccharides: Short chains of monosaccharides, usually 2 to 10 units.
- Polysaccharides: Long chains of monosaccharides (homoglycans and heteroglycans) linked by glycosidic bonds.
Important Properties
- Asymmetric Carbon: A carbon atom bonded to four different groups, leading to stereoisomerism.
- Stereoisomers: Compounds with identical compositions but different spatial configurations.
- Optical Activity: Ability to rotate plane-polarized light; classified as dextrorotatory (d or +) or levorotatory (l or -).
Structural Representations of Sugars
- Fisher Projection: Straight-chain representation, simple to draw but may not accurately depict cyclic structures.
- Haworth Projection: Represents cyclic forms in perspective; accurately shows 3D structure and stability.
- Conformational Representation: Details 3D arrangement of atoms; complex but critical for understanding molecule reactivity.
Polysaccharides
- Composed of repeating monosaccharide units, they can be linear (e.g., amylose) or branched (e.g., amylopectin).
- Functions: Serve as energy storage (starch, glycogen) and structural components (cellulose, chitin).
- Glycogen: Animal starch, highly branched, and stored in muscle and liver.
- Cellulose: Composed of β-D-glucose; major structural component in plant cell walls.
Uses of Polysaccharides
- Starch is a primary energy source for humans found in grains and vegetables.
- Glycogen serves as short-term energy storage in animals, with distinct properties from starch.
- Chitin: Provides structural support for exoskeletons in arthropods.
- Inulin: Found in plants; not metabolized by humans, useful for kidney function testing.
Biomedical Importance
- Carbohydrates are a primary energy source and structural components of cells.
- Glycosaminoglycans form connective tissues and can greatly impact molecular recognition within biological systems.
Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Gluconeogenesis: Produces glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors in the liver and kidneys when carbohydrates are scarce.
- Glycogenesis: Converts glucose into glycogen for storage, regulated primarily by insulin.
- Glycogenolysis: Breaks down glycogen back into glucose when energy is needed, governed by hormones like glucagon and adrenaline.
Health Implications
- Understanding carbohydrate metabolism is crucial for managing conditions like diabetes and metabolic syndrome, where glucose management is critical.
Activity Suggestion
- Design an infographic on a carbohydrate-related illness, including its causes, symptoms, prevention, and statistics to increase awareness.
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