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

In which biomolecule formation are carbohydrates involved as precursors?

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

What is the main role of carbohydrates in intercellular communication?

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

What is the primary function of proteoglycans?

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

What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

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

Which functional groups do all carbohydrates contain?

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

In which biomolecule formation are carbohydrates involved as precursors?

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

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