Carbohydrates in Medicine Quiz
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What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

  • (CH3O)n
  • (CHO)n
  • (C2H4O2)n
  • (CH2O)n (correct)

    • Which functional groups do all carbohydrates contain?

  • C – OH and –NH2
  • C – OH and –COOH
  • C = O and –NH2
  • C = O and –OH (correct)

    • What do proteoglycans primarily contribute to?

  • Energy production
  • Lubrication of joints and cell-cell recognition (correct)
  • Structural support in cell walls
  • Intercellular communication

    • What is the main energy source provided by carbohydrates?

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

    In which biomolecule formation are carbohydrates involved as precursors?

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

    What is the main role of carbohydrates in intercellular communication?

    <p>Participating in cell recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of proteoglycans?

    <p>Acting as lubricants of joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

    <p>(CH2O)n</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional groups do all carbohydrates contain?

    <p>C = O and –OH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which biomolecule formation are carbohydrates involved as precursors?

    <p>Formation of some other biomolecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

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