Carbohydrate Composition and Role Quiz

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Which of the following is the general structure of carbohydrates?

A long chain or ring of carbon atoms with multiple hydrogen atoms attached (correct)

A long chain or ring of oxygen atoms with multiple carbon atoms attached

A long chain or ring of hydrogen atoms with multiple carbon atoms attached

A long chain or ring of carbon atoms with multiple oxygen atoms attached

What is the chemical formula for glucose, fructose, and galactose?

C6H12O6 (correct)

C12H24O12

C12H6O12

C6H6O6

Which of the following is NOT a monosaccharide?

Glucose

Galactose

Fructose

Sucrose (correct)

What is the basic unit structure or building block of a carbohydrate called?

Monosaccharide Signup and view all the answers

Which type of carbohydrate contains more than 10 saccharides?

Polysaccharide Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about carbohydrates?

They consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?

Sucrose Signup and view all the answers

Which polysaccharide serves as an energy storage molecule for plants?

Amylose Signup and view all the answers

Which type of carbohydrate cannot be digested by the body?

Cellulose Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the chemical composition of carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates have the same chemical formula but differ in their structural and spatial configurations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are soluble in water. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a substance to be hydrophilic?

It means the substance is attracted to water. Signup and view all the answers

Why are carbohydrates such a useful energy source?

Carbohydrates can exist in hydrophobic environments. Signup and view all the answers

Which property of carbohydrates allows them to be highly soluble in water?

Their high number of hydroxyl groups. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the high solubility of carbohydrates in water?

Their hydrophilic nature. Signup and view all the answers

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