12 Questions
What type of bonds are present in saturated fats?
Single bonds
Which lipid contains a ring structure?
Cholesterol
What are the monomers of proteins called?
Amino acids
What is the molecule that forms covalent peptide bonds between amino acids?
Carboxyl group
Where are detailed instructions to build proteins stored?
Nucleic acids
What type of group differs among amino acids?
"R-group"
How many carbon atoms do most simple sugars have?
5 or 6
What type of sugar is fructose?
A six-carbon sugar
What is the product formed when two simple sugars are bonded together?
A disaccharide
Which of the following is NOT a polysaccharide?
Table sugar
What is the molecular structure of cellulose?
A straight, rigid chain of glucose molecules
Which of the following types of molecules store large amounts of chemical energy in organisms?
Lipids
Learn about simple sugars like fructose and glucose found in fruits, as well as their role in forming larger carbohydrates like disaccharides and polysaccharides. Explore the concept of monosaccharides and polymers of monosaccharides in carbohydrates.
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