10 Questions
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?
To provide energy for cellular processes
How do plants synthesize carbohydrates?
Through photosynthesis using carbon dioxide and water
What happens to the monosaccharides after resorption in the gut?
They are transported to the liver through the portal vein
What happens to non-glucose monosaccharides in the liver?
They are transformed into glucose
What are the end products of cellular (aerobic) respiration of glucose and oxygen?
Carbon dioxide and water
What is the primary form in which animals and plants store the energy derived from carbohydrates?
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Which process allows plants to synthesize carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water?
Photosynthesis
What is the fate of non-glucose monosaccharides (fructose, galactose) in the liver?
Transformed into glucose
What are the end products of cellular (aerobic) respiration of glucose and oxygen?
Carbon dioxide and water
What are the primary monomers into which complex carbohydrates are broken down during digestion?
Glucose, fructose, mannose and galactose
Test your knowledge of carbohydrate metabolism with this quiz! Explore the biochemical processes involved in the formation, breakdown, and interconversion of carbohydrates in living organisms. Learn about the essential role of carbohydrates in metabolic pathways and their synthesis through photosynthesis in plants.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
