20 Questions
Which of the following elements are found in carbohydrates?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
What is the term for carbohydrates with aldehyde groups?
Aldoses
Which sugar is known as the universal cellular fuel?
Glucose
What is the term for two linked monosaccharides found in plants?
Disaccharides
What do disaccharides require to form and break them down?
Enzymes
What is the chemical composition of sucrose?
Glucose + fructose
Which carbohydrate is known as 'Milk Sugar'?
Lactose
Which polymer of glucose is the most common carbohydrate found in animals?
Glycogen
What enzyme is required for the hydrolysis of lactose?
Lactase
Where is raffinose found and what discomfort can it cause if consumed in excess?
Found in beans and peas, causes stomach pains
Which of the following is a common form in which sugars are found in plants?
Disaccharides
What is the term used for carbohydrates with ketone groups?
Ketoses
What is the term for a complex carbohydrate formed by the condensation of many monosaccharides?
Polysaccharide
Which sugar gives many kinds of fruits their sweet flavor?
Fructose
What is the term for the breakdown of glucose to release energy?
Glycolysis
What is the term for a carbohydrate with one of its components being amylopectin?
Glycogen
Which carbohydrate is responsible for giving form and rigidity to plants, insects, and crabs?
Cellulose
If consumed in excess, which trisaccharide can cause stomach pains similar to lactose?
Raffinose
Which enzyme is required for the hydrolysis of lactose in the digestive tract?
Lactase
What is the most common sugar found in milk and known as 'Milk Sugar'?
Lactose
Test your knowledge of carbohydrates, the body's primary source of energy, and monosaccharides, the building blocks of carbohydrates. Learn about the composition, structure, and functions of these essential molecules.
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