Carbohydrates Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?

  • Carbon source (correct)
  • Energy source
  • Structure/Protection
  • Recognition/Signaling

Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?

  • Glucose (correct)
  • Glycogen
  • Chitin
  • Sucrose

Which formula holds true for monosaccharides?

  • C18H32O16
  • C6H12O6 (correct)
  • C12H22O11
  • Cn(H2O)n

Which type of carbohydrate is composed of two monosaccharides?

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Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

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Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates?

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Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?

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Which of the following is NOT a classification of carbohydrates?

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Which of the following is a biological function of monosaccharides?

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Which of the following is a macromolecule that can be attached to carbohydrates?

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Flashcards

Carbohydrates: NOT a function?

Not a function of carbohydrates.

Monosaccharide example?

A simple sugar that is a building block of carbohydrates.

Monosaccharide formula?

General formula for monosaccharides.

What is a Disaccharide?

Carbohydrate composed of two monosaccharides.

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What is a Polysaccharide?

A complex carbohydrate made of many monosaccharides.

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Carbohydrate function?

Structural roles in cells and organisms.

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Disaccharide example?

Table sugar, composed of glucose and fructose.

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Carbohydrate classification?

Carbohydrates are classified into three main groups based on their structure and complexity.

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Monosaccharide biological function?

Carbohydrates attached to proteins on cell surfaces play roles in cell-cell recognition and signaling.

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Macromolecules with Carbohydrates?

Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

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