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Which of the following is NOT a primary component of carbohydrates?
Which of the following is NOT a primary component of carbohydrates?
- Carbon
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen (correct)
- Hydrogen
What type of bond links monosaccharides together to form larger carbohydrates?
What type of bond links monosaccharides together to form larger carbohydrates?
- Ionic bond
- Hydrogen bond
- Glycosidic bond (correct)
- Peptide bond
Which of the following is a structural polysaccharide found in plants?
Which of the following is a structural polysaccharide found in plants?
- Amylopectin
- Glycogen
- Starch
- Cellulose (correct)
If a monosaccharide has the formula $(CH_2O)_n$ and it contains 5 carbon atoms, what is the value of n?
If a monosaccharide has the formula $(CH_2O)_n$ and it contains 5 carbon atoms, what is the value of n?
Which of the following best describes the function of glycogen in animals?
Which of the following best describes the function of glycogen in animals?
Flashcards
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
Organic molecules containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as fuel and structural support.
Monosaccharides
Monosaccharides
Simple sugars with the general formula (CHâ‚‚O)n, where 'n' represents the number of carbon atoms.
Disaccharides
Disaccharides
Two monosaccharides joined together by a glycosidic bond.
Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides
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Starch
Starch
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates are molecules used for fuel and structural support
- Carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
- The formula for monosaccharides is (CHâ‚‚O)â‚™, where n represents the number of carbon atoms
- Monosaccharide examples include: 5-carbon ribose and 6-carbon fructose and glucose
- Disaccharides are formed from two monosaccharides joined by glycosidic bonds
- Sucrose is a common example of a disaccharide
- Polysaccharides are chains of many monosaccharides linked by glycosidic bonds
- Starch is a glucose-based polysaccharide used by plants for energy storage, held together by α-glycosidic bonds
- Amylose and amylopectin are other types of starch
- Glycogen is a glucose-based polysaccharide used by animals for energy storage, held together by α-glycosidic bonds
- Cellulose is a structural polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, also composed of glucose units joined by β-glycosidic bonds
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Test your knowledge on carbohydrates with this quiz covering their structure and types. Learn about monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides, including their roles in plants and animals. Perfect for students studying biology or chemistry.
