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What indicates a blood group O in terms of carbohydrate presence?
What indicates a blood group O in terms of carbohydrate presence?
Which type of glycosidic bond is disrupted by α-amylases in digestion?
Which type of glycosidic bond is disrupted by α-amylases in digestion?
Which transporter is responsible for glucose and galactose absorption in intestinal mucosal cells?
Which transporter is responsible for glucose and galactose absorption in intestinal mucosal cells?
What is the optimal blood glucose concentration for normal cerebral function?
What is the optimal blood glucose concentration for normal cerebral function?
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What is a consequence of maintaining blood glucose levels above 8 mM for an extended period?
What is a consequence of maintaining blood glucose levels above 8 mM for an extended period?
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What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
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Which of the following correctly identifies the classification of carbohydrates based on the number of units?
Which of the following correctly identifies the classification of carbohydrates based on the number of units?
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What is a characteristic of aldoses?
What is a characteristic of aldoses?
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Which polysaccharide is primarily known for its structural function?
Which polysaccharide is primarily known for its structural function?
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What defines a disaccharide?
What defines a disaccharide?
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What type of sugars are aldopentoses?
What type of sugars are aldopentoses?
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Which of the following describes the function of glycogen?
Which of the following describes the function of glycogen?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of ketoses?
Which of the following is a characteristic of ketoses?
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What type of carbohydrate structure is primarily made up of glucose and galactose?
What type of carbohydrate structure is primarily made up of glucose and galactose?
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What term describes a carbohydrate containing multiple sugar units linked together?
What term describes a carbohydrate containing multiple sugar units linked together?
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What is a key feature of carbohydrates that increases energy production through degradation?
What is a key feature of carbohydrates that increases energy production through degradation?
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Which of the following best describes proteoglycans?
Which of the following best describes proteoglycans?
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What is the primary function of glycoproteins?
What is the primary function of glycoproteins?
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Which statement correctly contrasts glycoproteins and proteoglycans?
Which statement correctly contrasts glycoproteins and proteoglycans?
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What roles do glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) play in the extracellular matrix (ECM)?
What roles do glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) play in the extracellular matrix (ECM)?
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How does glycosylation modify proteins?
How does glycosylation modify proteins?
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What determines a person's blood group among glycans?
What determines a person's blood group among glycans?
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Which property of glycoproteins supports their function in the extracellular matrix?
Which property of glycoproteins supports their function in the extracellular matrix?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates Overview
- Carbohydrates are a group of carbonyl compounds (aldehydes or ketones) containing several hydroxyl groups.
- Their general formula is (CH₂O)ₙ.
- Carbohydrates can exist as isomers, meaning they have the same formula but different structures.
- Examples of isomers for carbohydrates include fructose and glucose with the formula C₆H₁₂O₆.
Carbohydrate Objectives
- Recognize the general structure of carbohydrates.
- Classify carbohydrates based on the number of units (monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides)..
- Recognize disaccharides.
- Recognize polysaccharides.
- Explain how carbohydrate structures modify proteins and their functions.
- Describe carbohydrate digestion.
Carbohydrate Classification
- Classification is based on the number of monosaccharide units.
- Monosaccharides are single sugar units (e.g., glucose, fructose).
- Disaccharides are two monosaccharides linked together.
- Oligosaccharides consist of short chains of monosaccharides.
- Polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides (e.g., starch, glycogen, cellulose).
Monosaccharides
- Classified by the type of carbonyl group (aldose or ketose) and the number of carbons (e.g., triose, tetrose, pentose, hexose).
- Common monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, galactose, ribose.
Disaccharides
- Formed by linking two monosaccharides via a glycosidic bond.
- Examples include sucrose (glucose + fructose), lactose (galactose + glucose), maltose (glucose + glucose).
Polysaccharides
- Large polymers built from many monosaccharides.
- These play important roles in energy storage (starch, glycogen) and structural support (cellulose, chitin).
Protein-Carbohydrate Structures
- Carbohydrates can be attached to proteins to form glycoproteins or proteoglycans.
- These combinations have specific functions in the body.
- Proteoglycans are a class of glycoproteins containing a core protein and negatively charged polysaccharide chains (glycosaminoglycans).
Digestion of Carbohydrates
- Enzymes break down glycosidic bonds in carbohydrates.
- In the mouth, α-amylase starts to digest starch in the mouth, partially breaking down the α(1→4) glycosidic bonds.
- The digestive tract breaks down starch and glycogen into monosaccharides.
- Cellulose contains β(1→4) glycosidic bonds, which humans cannot digest.
- Intestinal enzymes continue the breakdown process into monosaccharides.
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This quiz explores the structure, classification, and function of carbohydrates. Learn about monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides, along with their unique properties and roles in digestion. Test your knowledge on how carbohydrates influence proteins.
