Carbohydrates and Their Types

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What is the result of oxidation of aldoses with Tollen's reagent?

Formation of alditols

Production of a silver mirror indicating the presence of an aldehyde group (correct)

Formation of sugar phosphates

Conversion into lactones

Which reaction involves the interconversion of α and β anomers?

Glycoside formation

Oxidation to sugar acids

Mutarotation (correct)

Osazone formation

What classifies sugar as reducing sugars?

Non-reducing for ketoses

Ability to oxidize with HNO3

Presence of an aldehyde group (correct)

Formation of lactones

What occurs during the exhaustive methylation of carbohydrate compounds?

Only anomeric carbons are methylated Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the formation of sugar acids is true?

Sugar acids provide energy for organisms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT formed from the oxidation of aldoses?

Sugar phosphates Signup and view all the answers

What defines a reducing sugar among monosaccharides?

Presence of an aldehyde or a free ketone group Signup and view all the answers

What type of linkage is found in sucrose, the common table sugar?

α(1→2) linkage Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of glycoside formation?

Creation of acetal from an aldose Signup and view all the answers

What is the full name representation of lactose?

β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-α-D-glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of carbohydrates in biological systems?

To provide energy and act as metabolic intermediates Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes monosaccharides?

They are simple sugars with the general formula Cn(H₂O)n Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the structure of maltose?

α(1→4) glycosidic bond Signup and view all the answers

What structural difference exists between aldoses and ketoses?

Aldoses have an aldehyde group at one end, while ketoses have a keto group usually at C2 Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when HCl gas is introduced to a solution of D-(+)-glucose in methanol?

Formation of sugar sulfates Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes sulfate groups in sugar molecules?

They render sugars negatively charged at physiological pH Signup and view all the answers

What do D and L configurations in sugars refer to?

The configuration of the asymmetric C farthest from the aldehyde or keto group Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of homopolysaccharide?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What kind of cyclic forms can fructose form during the cyclization of sugars?

Both 6-member pyranose and 5-member furanose rings Signup and view all the answers

What type of polysaccharide consists of two or more different types of monosaccharides?

Heteropoly Signup and view all the answers

In the classification of carbohydrates, which of the following represents complex carbohydrates?

Starch and glycogen Signup and view all the answers

What type of carbohydrate is glucose considered to be?

Monosaccharide Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the acetal form of glucose?

Glucoside Signup and view all the answers

Epimerism in carbohydrates occurs when:

Two sugars differ only at one asymmetric carbon Signup and view all the answers

What type of ring structure does glucose form upon cyclization?

Pyranose ring Signup and view all the answers

Which description accurately differentiates between the alpha and beta anomers of glucose?

Alpha has OH group below the ring, beta has it above. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the mechanism of pyranose formation?

The reaction involves the aldehyde at C1 and a distal OH. Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique characteristic of sugar alcohols?

They lack an aldehyde or ketone. Signup and view all the answers

What change occurs in sugar acids compared to regular sugars?

They are oxidized to a carboxylic acid. Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining feature of amino sugars?

An amino group substitutes for a hydroxyl group. Signup and view all the answers

What role does sialic acid play in glycoproteins?

It imparts a negative charge due to its carboxyl group. Signup and view all the answers

Which configuration do pyranose sugars commonly assume?

Chair or boat configuration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of bacterial cell walls that provides mechanical support?

Peptidoglycan Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)?

They have disaccharide repeating units. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major component of proteoglycans?

Oligosaccharide chains Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sugar is typically linked to glycoproteins at the asparagine side chain?

N-acetylglucosamine Signup and view all the answers

What inhibits the cross-linking of peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls?

Penicillin Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of carbohydrates by weight can be found in proteoglycans?

Up to 95% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is characteristic of glycosaminoglycans?

Negatively charged carboxylate or sulfate groups Signup and view all the answers

How are glycoproteins differentiated from other glycoproteins?

By the arrangement of their sugar side chains Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) within the extracellular matrix?

To regulate the movement of molecules and cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the structure of aggrecan?

A polymeric complex with multiple GAG chains Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a foreign antigen is introduced to a person who does not naturally have it?

The immune system recognizes it as foreign and responds Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the function of proteoglycans in the extracellular matrix?

They associate with fibrous proteins to maintain matrix integrity Signup and view all the answers

What factor influences the selective sieving ability of GAG gels?

The pore sizes and charge densities of the gels Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They have the general formula C_n(H₂O)_n.
They are major components of life, making up most organic matter.
Functions include energy storage, metabolic intermediates, and structural framework of RNA and DNA (in certain organisms).
Classified into simple and complex carbohydrates.

Monosaccharides

Simplest carbohydrates
Have aldehyde or ketone groups with multiple hydroxyl groups.
Examples include glucose, fructose, and galactose.
Classified into aldoses (aldehyde group) and ketoses (ketone group).
Stereoisomers (D and L forms): D & L designation depends on the chirality around the carbon furthest from the aldehyde or ketone.
Epimers are stereoisomers that differ at only one chiral carbon.
Nomenclature based on number of carbons (triose, tetrose, pentose, hexose) and the presence of aldehyde or ketone group.

Disaccharides and Polysaccharides

Disaccharides are formed by combining two monosaccharides via a glycosidic bond.
Examples include sucrose (glucose + fructose), lactose (galactose + glucose), and maltose (glucose + glucose).
Polysaccharides are formed by linking many monosaccharides through glycosidic bonds.
Examples include starch (amylose and amylopectin), glycogen, and cellulose.

Cyclization of Sugars

Monosaccharides can cyclize to form ring structures (hemiacetals or hemiketals).
This is crucial for their stability and function.
Anomers are different ring forms distinguished by the position of the hydroxyl group on the anomeric carbon.

Sugar Derivatives

Sugar alcohols lack an aldehyde or ketone and are formed by reduction reactions.
Sugar acids are formed by oxidation reactions.
Deoxysugars are formed by removal of one or more hydroxyl groups.
Amino sugars are characterized by the presence of an amino group.

Reactions of Monosaccharides

Mutarotation involves the interconversion of α and β anomers in solution.
Oxidation reactions produce sugar acids.
Reduction reactions form sugar alcohols.
Osazone formation is a characteristic reaction for glucose.

Disaccharides

Disaccharides are formed by linking two monosaccharides through glycosidic bonds.
Examples include sucrose, lactose, and maltose.
Glycosidic bonds connect the anomeric carbon of one monosaccharide to another.

Polysaccharides

Polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides linked by glycosidic bonds.
Examples include starch, glycogen, and cellulose.
Starch and glycogen are storage forms of glucose; cellulose provides structural support.

Others

Glycoproteins and proteoglycans are proteins with attached carbohydrates.
Structural and functional roles in cells and organisms.
Include peptidoglycan, a component of bacterial cell walls, and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), components of ECM and proteoglycans, playing a crucial role in structural integrity and cell signaling.
Blood group antigens are oligosaccharides found on cell surfaces, determining blood type and playing a role in immune responses.

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of carbohydrates, including their structure, function, and classification into monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. You'll also learn about specific examples and the importance of carbohydrates in biological systems.