5 Questions
What is the most abundant monosaccharide in nature?
D-glucose
Which class of carbohydrates consists of short chains of monosaccharide units?
Oligosaccharides
What is the meaning of the term 'saccharide'?
Sugars
Which size class of carbohydrates contains substances that may also contain nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur?
Polysaccharides
What characteristic linkages join the monosaccharide units in oligosaccharides?
Glycosidic bonds
Test your knowledge of carbohydrates and metabolism with this quiz. Learn about the different size classes of carbohydrates and their chemical composition.
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