20 Questions
Which element is present in carbohydrates along with carbon and hydrogen?
Oxygen
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
(CH2O)n
What process do plants use to form carbohydrates?
Photosynthesis
How are monosaccharides classified based on the number of sugar units?
Single sugar -1
What is the meaning of 'polyhydroxy' in the context of carbohydrates?
Containing several alcohol groups
Which category of sugars cannot be broken down into other sugars?
Pentoses
What is the process of converting glucose sugar into animal starch (glycogen) called?
Glycogenosis
What are the clinical symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Anoxia, weakness, and tremors
Which of the following is a polysaccharide that is a polymer of monosaccharides?
Cellulose
What is the normal range level of glucose in the blood?
(70 - 100) mg/dL
What is the process of glycogen breakdown into glucose and intermediate products known as?
Glycogenolysis
Which of the following is an example of a tetrose?
Erythrose
Which of the following clinical conditions is associated with an increase in blood glucose level?
Diabetes mellitus
What is the primary hormone responsible for the entry of glucose into the cell?
Insulin
Which of the following is the correct definition of carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, such as sugars and starches.
Which of the following is a polysaccharide that is not produced by humans?
Cellulose
What is the significance of the process of photosynthesis in the context of carbohydrates?
Photosynthesis allows plants to produce carbohydrates using carbon dioxide and water with the help of enzymes and sunlight.
Based on the classification by the number of sugar units, which category does 'disaccharides' belong to?
Category -2: two sugar units
What is the primary characteristic of monosaccharides?
They are simple sugars consisting of a single sugar unit.
What is the defining characteristic that differentiates carbohydrates from other biomolecules?
Carbohydrates contain a carbonyl group (C=O) and multiple alcohol groups unlike other biomolecules.
Test your knowledge about carbohydrates and biochemistry with this quiz. Learn about the organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, including sugars, starches, and cellulose. Explore the study of biomolecules and living organisms.
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