15 Questions
Which of the following is a structural polysaccharide?
Cellulose
Which substance is used as a control when testing for starch?
Egg whites
Which type of lipid is solid at room temperature?
Fats
What is the main structural role of fats?
To form cell membranes
Which of the following is an essential amino acid?
Leucine
Which category of proteins is responsible for controlling the rate of chemical reactions within an organism?
Enzymes
What is the function of vitamin C?
Formation of skin and blood vessels
Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
What is the deficiency disease associated with a lack of vitamin K?
Bleeding and easy bruising
Which element is not mentioned as a component of proteins in the text?
Sulfur
Which group of carbohydrates is made up of single sugar units?
Monosaccharides
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
(CH2O)n
Which component of dietary fiber dissolves in water and ferments in the colon?
Soluble fiber
What is the main function of storage polysaccharides in organisms?
To store excess sugars
What is the equation for aerobic respiration of glucose using oxygen?
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy
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