Carbohydrates

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What is the chemical nature of carbohydrates?

  • Aromatic compounds with a benzene ring
  • Halogenated organic molecules
  • Polyhydroxy alcohols with a functional aldehyde or keto group (correct)
  • Saturated hydrocarbons with a single bond

Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates?

  • Production of bile in the liver
  • Synthesis of antibodies
  • Source and storage of energy (correct)
  • Transport of gases in the blood

What is the classification of monosaccharides based on?

  • Number of carbon chains present (correct)
  • Conjugation with peptide bonds
  • Degree of unsaturation
  • Presence of aromatic groups

Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates?

<p>Source and storage of energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical significance of carbohydrates?

<p>Derivatives of carbohydrates are used as drugs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are disaccharides?

<p>2 monosaccharides covalently linked (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical nature of carbohydrates?

<p>Polyhydroxy alcohols with a functional aldehyde or keto group (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of carbohydrates is based on the number of carbon chains present?

<p>Monosaccharides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for most sugars?

<p>$Cn(H2O)n$ (n ≥ 3) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical and biological importance of carbohydrates?

<p>Survival of Antarctic fish in icy environment due to anti-freeze glycoproteins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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