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Which polysaccharide is primarily a storage molecule in humans?
Which polysaccharide is primarily a storage molecule in humans?
What type of bonds are present in cellulose that make it indigestible for humans?
What type of bonds are present in cellulose that make it indigestible for humans?
Which of the following is NOT a function of structural polysaccharides?
Which of the following is NOT a function of structural polysaccharides?
Which characteristic distinguishes amylopectin from amylose?
Which characteristic distinguishes amylopectin from amylose?
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Which molecule makes up a significant portion of a herbivorous animal's diet due to its digestibility?
Which molecule makes up a significant portion of a herbivorous animal's diet due to its digestibility?
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What is the primary role of carbohydrates in living organisms?
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in living organisms?
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Which of the following is NOT classified as a monosaccharide?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a monosaccharide?
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Which sugar is commonly known as grape sugar?
Which sugar is commonly known as grape sugar?
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What defines an oligosaccharide?
What defines an oligosaccharide?
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Which monosaccharide is a derivative found in the structure of galactolipids?
Which monosaccharide is a derivative found in the structure of galactolipids?
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What type of sugar is formed by the reduction of sugars?
What type of sugar is formed by the reduction of sugars?
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Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?
Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?
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What is the molecular formula representation of carbohydrates?
What is the molecular formula representation of carbohydrates?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates Overview
- Carbohydrates are one of three major organic compounds in living organisms, the others being lipids and proteins.
- Carbhoydrates are aldehydes or ketones derived from polyhydric alcohols.
- Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms are present in a 2:1 ratio to form a water-like structure.
Importance of Carbohydrates
- Energy Source: Glucose and glycogen are primary energy sources (e.g., glucose in blood—100 mg/dL)
- Structural Material: Cellulose is a structural component in plants.
- Essential Compound Synthesis: Carbohydrates are used in the synthesis of essential components like purines, pyrimidines (found in DNA and RNA).
- Membrane Structure: Carbohydrates are part of glycolipids and glycoproteins, which are crucial membrane components.
Carbohydrate Classification
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Monosaccharides (Simple Sugars): Basic units; examples include glucose (grape sugar), fructose (fruit sugar), galactose, and ribose.
- Classified by the number of carbon atoms:
- Triose (3 carbons): Glyceraldehyde, dihydroxyacetone
- Tetrose (4 carbons): Erythrose
- Pentose (5 carbons): Ribose
- Hexose (6 carbons): Glucose, galactose, mannose, fructose
- Classified by the number of carbon atoms:
- Oligosaccharides: 2-10 monosaccharides linked together; examples include sucrose (table sugar), lactose (milk sugar), maltose
- Polysaccharides: More than 10 monosaccharides linked together; examples include starch, glycogen, cellulose.
Polysaccharides Breakdown
- Starch: A storage polysaccharide in plants; consists of amylose (linear polymer) and amylopectin (branched polymer). Starch digestion breaks it into dextrins, maltose, and glucose.
- Glycogen: Storage polysaccharide in animals, primarily in the liver and muscles (10% in the liver, 1-2% in muscles); similar to amylopectin, but with a higher degree of branching.
- Cellulose: Structural polysaccharide in plants; consists of linear chains of β-glucose linked. Humans cannot digest cellulose.
Monosaccharide Derivatives
- Sugar acids: Oxidized sugars
- Sugar alcohols: Result from reduction of sugars
- Deoxy sugars: Found in DNA
- Sugar esters: Phosphate esters like ATP
- Amino sugars: Contain an amino group instead of a hydroxyl group.
Oligosaccharides
- Formed by linking 2 to 10 sugar units via a glycosidic linkage
- Common examples: sucrose, lactose, maltose
Polysaccharide Breakdown
- Heteropolysaccharides: Contain multiple types of sugar units. Examples are glucosaminoglycans, glycoproteins, glycolipids
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Functions:
- Starch and glycogen: energy storage
- Chitin and cellulose: structural components.
Carbohydrates and Digestion
- Starch digestion: Breaks down to dextrins, then maltose, and eventually glucose.
- Cellulose: Cannot be digested by humans due to lacking the appropriate enzyme.
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This quiz covers the fundamental aspects of carbohydrates, including their definition, significance as energy sources, and their role in structural materials and essential compound synthesis. Additionally, it explores the classification of carbohydrates into monosaccharides and their examples. Test your knowledge on this vital organic compound!
