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Carbohydrates in Biochemistry Quiz

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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?

Facilitates biochemical pathways

Structural element (correct)

Acts as a signaling molecule

Energy storage

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?

60% Signup and view all the answers

Which carbohydrate is primarily responsible for energy storage in animals?

$eta$-glycogen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following carbohydrates is a ketohexose?

Fructose Signup and view all the answers

In which biochemical pathway is glucose catabolized to produce energy?

Glycolysis Signup and view all the answers

Which carbohydrate serves as the primary energy storage molecule in plants?

Starch Signup and view all the answers

Which carbohydrate analysis technique is commonly used to identify and quantify different carbohydrates?

Chromatography Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of dry plant material do carbohydrates account for?

75.5 Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge of carbohydrates in biochemistry with this quiz. Explore the types of carbohydrates, structural differences between glucose, fructose, and galactose, formation of linear and ring structures, and key biochemical pathways involving carbohydrates.