34 Questions
What do carbohydrates provide when consumed?
Energy
How are carbohydrates defined in terms of chemical structure?
Aldehyde or ketone derivatives of polyhydric alcohols
What is the primary function of our bodies in relation to carbohydrates?
Break down carbohydrates to extract energy
What type of compounds are monosaccharides and disaccharides?
Carbohydrates
What is the biological importance of carbohydrates?
Structural components of cell membranes
What type of isomerism is commonly observed in carbohydrates?
Structural isomerism
Which biomolecule is primarily used by our bodies to produce energy?
Carbohydrates
What happens when more sugar is consumed than needed for energy?
It results in conversion of the sugars to fat
What is the role of carbohydrates found on the surface of cells?
To act as 'road signs' for molecules to distinguish one cell from another
What do ABO blood markers found on red blood cells consist of?
Carbohydrates
How do carbohydrates in our body prevent blood clots?
By reducing platelet aggregation
What is the major fuel for the tissues in our body?
Glucose
Which carbohydrate serves as dietary fibers and is non-digestible?
Cellulose
Which disease is associated with a deficiency in the enzyme needed to metabolize galactose?
Galactosemia
What compounds are formed when carbohydrates combine with lipids?
Glycolipids
How do carbohydrates combine with proteins to form?
Glycoproteins.
What is the biomedical importance of ribose?
It is found in nucleic acid.
What important role do non-digestible carbohydrates serve in the body?
They serve as dietary fibers.
Which of the following is NOT a role of carbohydrates in the body?
Aiding in the breakdown of proteins
What type of carbohydrates provide energy when consumed?
Monosaccharides
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in our bodies?
To provide energy for cellular processes
Which statement best describes the chemical nature of carbohydrates?
They are aldehyde or ketone derivatives of polyhydric alcohols
Which role do non-digestible carbohydrates primarily serve in the body?
Promoting gut health and regular bowel movements
What is the major role of polysaccharides in the body?
Storing and providing energy for metabolic processes
What is the primary carbohydrate our bodies use to produce energy?
Glucose
How are simple carbohydrates commonly referred to?
Simple sugars
Which carbohydrate is found in milk and is associated with lactose intolerance?
Galactose
What do ABO blood markers found on red blood cells consist of?
Carbohydrates
Which biomolecule is primarily used by our bodies to prevent blood clots?
Carbohydrates
What disease is associated with a deficiency in the enzyme needed to metabolize galactose?
Galactosemia
What type of carbohydrates are non-digestible and serve as dietary fibers?
Polysaccharides
Which carbohydrate is the major fuel for the tissues in our body?
Glucose
What are carbohydrates classified as?
Biomolecules
What role do carbohydrates found on the surface of cells play?
Distinguishing cells from one another
This quiz covers the definition, classification, and biological importance of carbohydrates, as well as the structure, properties, and classification of monosaccharides, isomerism, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides. It is a comprehensive assessment of carbohydrate chemistry concepts.
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