5 Questions
What is the classification of carbohydrates that can be hydrolyzed to many monosaccharide units?
Polysaccharides
What is the empirical formula for carbohydrates, as mentioned in the text?
Cn(H2O)n
Which type of sugar cannot be hydrolyzed to simpler compounds, according to the text?
Monosaccharide
Which monosaccharide is an aldohexose, as mentioned in the text?
Glucose
What prefixes in a monosaccharide's name identify one of two isomeric forms, based on the text?
D- and L-
This quiz covers the definitions of carbohydrates as natural materials containing hydroxyls and oxygen-containing groups, as well as their empirical formula. It also delves into the Haworth and Fischer projections, and the classification of carbohydrates into simple sugars, complex sugars, and monosaccharides.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
