Carbohydrates and Glucose Quiz

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What functional group characterizes aldoses?

  • Ketone (C=O)
  • Aldehyde (-HC=O) (correct)
  • Alcohol (OH)
  • Carboxylic acid (COOH)

Which type of carbohydrate is glucose classified as based on the number of carbon atoms?

  • Hexose (correct)
  • Triose
  • Tetrose
  • Pentose

Which type of carbon atom is present in all monosaccharides except dihydroxyacetone?

  • Asymmetric carbon atom (correct)
  • Saturated carbon atom
  • Symmetric carbon atom
  • Double-bonded carbon atom

What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

<p>Cn(H2O)n (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process do pentoses and hexoses undergo when the ketone or aldehyde reacts with a distal OH?

<p>Cyclization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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