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What blood type is expressed if neither GalNAc nor galactose is present?
What blood type is expressed if neither GalNAc nor galactose is present?
Which type of glycosidic bond is found in starch?
Which type of glycosidic bond is found in starch?
What is the primary function of intestinal disaccharidases?
What is the primary function of intestinal disaccharidases?
Which transporter is responsible for the absorption of fructose in the intestine mucosal cells?
Which transporter is responsible for the absorption of fructose in the intestine mucosal cells?
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What blood glucose concentration, if maintained for a long time, is associated with potential vascular damage?
What blood glucose concentration, if maintained for a long time, is associated with potential vascular damage?
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What is the general chemical formula for carbohydrates?
What is the general chemical formula for carbohydrates?
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Which of the following best describes isomers?
Which of the following best describes isomers?
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What suffix is characteristically added to the name of carbohydrates?
What suffix is characteristically added to the name of carbohydrates?
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What is the primary type of functional group in aldose sugars?
What is the primary type of functional group in aldose sugars?
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A monosaccharide with a ketone group is classified as a:
A monosaccharide with a ketone group is classified as a:
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What type of chemical bond is formed between two monosaccharides when creating a disaccharide?
What type of chemical bond is formed between two monosaccharides when creating a disaccharide?
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Which disaccharide is composed of a glucose molecule and a fructose molecule?
Which disaccharide is composed of a glucose molecule and a fructose molecule?
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Which of the following polysaccharides is used for structural purposes in plants?
Which of the following polysaccharides is used for structural purposes in plants?
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Which polysaccharide is found in the exoskeleton of insects?
Which polysaccharide is found in the exoskeleton of insects?
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What structural component is at the center of a glycogen molecule?
What structural component is at the center of a glycogen molecule?
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Which characteristic of amylopectin allows for rapid glucose retrieval?
Which characteristic of amylopectin allows for rapid glucose retrieval?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of proteoglycans?
Which of the following is a characteristic of proteoglycans?
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What is a primary function of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)?
What is a primary function of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)?
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How do glycoproteins differ from proteoglycans in terms of their composition?
How do glycoproteins differ from proteoglycans in terms of their composition?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical function of membrane-bound glycoproteins?
Which of the following is NOT a typical function of membrane-bound glycoproteins?
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What is the significance of glycosylation in protein synthesis?
What is the significance of glycosylation in protein synthesis?
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What determines whether a blood group is classified as A or B?
What determines whether a blood group is classified as A or B?
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Which of the following components of the extracellular matrix are NOT mentioned in the text?
Which of the following components of the extracellular matrix are NOT mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates Overview
- Carbohydrates are a group of carbonyl compounds (aldehydes or ketones) that also contain several hydroxyl groups.
- The general formula for carbohydrates is (CH₂O)ₙ.
- Carbohydrates can be classified by the number of monomers: monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides.
Carbohydrate Objectives
- Recognize the general structure of carbohydrates.
- Classify carbohydrates.
- Recognize disaccharides.
- Recognize polysaccharides.
- Explain carbohydrate-modified protein structures and their functions.
- Explain the digestion of carbohydrates.
Carbohydrate Structure and Classification
- Key components include carbonyl groups (aldehydes or ketones) and hydroxyl groups.
- Aldoses have an aldehyde group at the end of the carbon chain.
- Ketoses have a ketone group within the carbon chain.
- The number of carbons categorized carbohydrates as trioses, tetroses, pentoses, hexoses, heptoses, and nonoses, among others.
- Isomers have the same chemical formula but different structures.
Monosaccharides
- The simplest carbohydrates.
- Examples include glucose, fructose, and galactose.
- Important for energy and building blocks.
- Can exist in linear or ring forms.
- The presence of an aldehyde or ketone group is important for their role.
- Classified as aldoses or ketoses based on the functional group.
- Specific types of carbohydrates have specific roles based on the placement of oxygen and/or hydroxyl groups.
Disaccharides
- Two monosaccharides joined together.
- Examples include sucrose, lactose, and maltose.
- Joined by a glycosidic bond.
- Glycosidic bonds are crucial for joining molecules.
Polysaccharides
- Many monosaccharides linked together to form long chains.
- Examples include glycogen, starch, and cellulose.
- Glycogen and starch are energy storage molecules.
- Cellulose is a structural component in plant cell walls.
- They have different structures, which determine their function; (i.e., linear or branched).
Protein-Carbohydrate Structures
- Carbohydrates can combine with proteins to form glycoproteins and proteoglycans.
- Glycans are short sugar chains.
- A proteoglycan is a protein and a carbohydrate.
- Glycosylation is a common post-translational protein modification where sugar chains are added to the protein after formation in the cell.
- Many molecules have glycoproteins.
- Glycoproteins are often found on the cell surface.
Digestion of Carbohydrates
- Enzymes break down glycosidic bonds.
- Different enzymes are needed for different types of glycosidic bonds.
- Carbohydrates are broken down into smaller components during digestion to be absorbed into the body.
- Humans cannot digest cellulose, but some microorganisms can.
Absorption of Monosaccharides
- Monosaccharides are absorbed by cells in the small intestine.
- Specific transport proteins (e.g., SGLT-1, GLUT-5).
- Blood glucose levels are carefully regulated.
- Glucose is crucial for energy and brain function.
Other important notes:
- Different types of carbohydrates have different roles in the body, from energy storage to structural support.
- The structure of carbohydrate molecules significantly affects their function.
- Understanding carbohydrate digestion and absorption is key for maintaining blood glucose homeostasis.
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Test your knowledge on carbohydrates, their structure, and function with this quiz. Questions cover topics such as glycosidic bonds, blood types, and disaccharidases. Ideal for students studying biochemistry related to carbohydrates.
