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Carbohydrates Biochemistry Objectives
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What are carbohydrates composed of?

  • Carbon and Hydrogen only
  • Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and other elements (correct)
  • Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen only
  • Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen

    • What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

  • (CH2O)n (correct)
  • (CH2O)2n
  • (CH2O)3
  • (CH2O)2

    • Which of the following is the correct biochemical definition of carbohydrates?

  • Complex organic compounds
  • Simple sugars and starches
  • Hydrocarbons and alcohols
  • Polyhydroxy-aldehydes or polyhydroxy-ketones (correct)

    • What does the term 'carbohydrates' literally mean?

    <p>Hydrates of carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of carbohydrates, what is the significance of the molecular formula (CH2O)n?

    <p>It represents the ratio of Carbon to Hydrogen to Oxygen as in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which elements are found in many carbohydrates besides Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen?

    <p>Nitrogen and other elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is considered a monosaccharide?

    <p>Fructose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main sugar in seminal fluid?

    <p>Fructose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which carbohydrate serves as the major metabolic fuel of mammals?

    <p>Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the storage form of energy in animals?

    <p>Glycogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is a disaccharide?

    <p>Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the precursor for synthesis of all other carbohydrates in the body?

    <p>Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which carbohydrate serves as a source of energy for plants and animals?

    <p>Starch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main sugar in lactose found in milk?

    <p>Galactose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the storage form of energy in plants?

    <p>Starch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of carbohydrates contain more than 10 monosaccharide units per molecule?

    <p>Polysaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

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