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Which biochemical pathways involve carbohydrates?
Which biochemical pathways involve carbohydrates?
- Beta-oxidation and fatty acid synthesis
- Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and pentose phosphate pathway (correct)
- Citric acid cycle and urea cycle
- Krebs cycle and electron transport chain
What is the primary function of cellulose in plants?
What is the primary function of cellulose in plants?
- Facilitates biochemical pathways
- Structural element (correct)
- Acts as a signaling molecule
- Energy storage
What are the main types of carbohydrates mentioned in the text?
What are the main types of carbohydrates mentioned in the text?
- $eta$-glucagon, $eta$-glycogen, and $eta$-insulin
- Monosaccharides, polysaccharides, and lipids
- $eta$-glucose, $eta$-fructose, and $eta$-galactose
- Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides (correct)
What percentage of the average human diet consists of carbohydrates?
What percentage of the average human diet consists of carbohydrates?
Which carbohydrate is primarily responsible for energy storage in animals?
Which carbohydrate is primarily responsible for energy storage in animals?
Which of the following carbohydrates is a ketohexose?
Which of the following carbohydrates is a ketohexose?
In which biochemical pathway is glucose catabolized to produce energy?
In which biochemical pathway is glucose catabolized to produce energy?
Which carbohydrate serves as the primary energy storage molecule in plants?
Which carbohydrate serves as the primary energy storage molecule in plants?
Which carbohydrate analysis technique is commonly used to identify and quantify different carbohydrates?
Which carbohydrate analysis technique is commonly used to identify and quantify different carbohydrates?
What percentage of dry plant material do carbohydrates account for?
What percentage of dry plant material do carbohydrates account for?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates Overview
- Carbohydrates are involved in several biochemical pathways.
Types of Carbohydrates
- The main types of carbohydrates mentioned are ketohexose, glucose, and cellulose.
Function of Carbohydrates
- Cellulose is a primary component of plant cell walls, providing structural support and protection.
- Glucose is primarily responsible for energy storage in animals.
- Starch serves as the primary energy storage molecule in plants.
Carbohydrates in Human Diet and Plants
- Carbohydrates make up approximately 60% of the average human diet.
- Carbohydrates account for around 50% of dry plant material.
Glucose Catabolism
- Glucose is catabolized to produce energy in the glycolysis pathway.
Carbohydrate Analysis
- Chromatography is a commonly used technique to identify and quantify different carbohydrates.
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