Chapter 3

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Which of the following monosaccharides is commonly used by cells as an energy source?

Fructose

Galactose

Glucose (correct)

Ribose

Which disaccharide is created during the fermentation process by yeast?

Cellulose

Sucrose

Maltose (correct)

Lactose

What is the main function of glycogen in animals?

Short-term energy storage (correct)

Long-term energy storage

Transporting water in cells

Structural support in cell walls

Which of the following polysaccharides is primarily used for structural purposes?

Cellulose Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cellulose in plants?

Structural integrity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following carbohydrates would be classified as a simple sugar?

Galactose Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of polysaccharides?

They are made up of many monosaccharides. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of the exoskeleton in arthropods?

Chitin Signup and view all the answers

What reaction is involved in joining monomers to form polymers?

Dehydration synthesis reaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of hydrolysis on polymers?

It breaks them into monomers. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of carbohydrate is classified as having two sugar units?

Disaccharide Signup and view all the answers

Which function of carbohydrates is primarily associated with providing energy?

Immediate energy source for living things Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of polysaccharides in living organisms?

Store energy and provide structural support Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called that means 'to break' in biochemical terms?

Hydrolysis Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes monosaccharides from other carbohydrates?

They are the simplest form of carbohydrates. Signup and view all the answers

How do carbohydrates assist in plant structure?

By providing rigidity to cell walls Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of lipids in biological systems?

Energy storage and signaling Signup and view all the answers

Which functional group is commonly associated with increased reactivity in organic molecules?

Carboxyl group Signup and view all the answers

How are carbohydrates primarily classified?

Based on their structural complexity Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes structural carbohydrates from other types of carbohydrates?

Their intricate molecular arrangements Signup and view all the answers

Which biomolecule is primarily responsible for long-term energy storage?

Lipids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an isomer?

Glucose and Fructose Signup and view all the answers

What process breaks down polymers into monomers during digestion?

Hydrolysis Signup and view all the answers

In the context of biomolecules, what does the term 'carbon skeleton' refer to?

A carbon chain that forms the backbone of a biomolecule Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Monosaccharides (Simple Sugars)

Single sugar molecules, serving as monomers for larger carbohydrates.
Common monosaccharides include glucose (C6H12O6), fructose, and galactose.
Glucose is the preferred energy source for cells.
Ribose and deoxyribose are essential for RNA and DNA structure.

Disaccharides

Formed by the bonding of two monosaccharides via dehydration reactions.
Key disaccharides include:
- Maltose: produced during brewing as yeast ferments it into energy, resulting in ethyl alcohol as a byproduct.
- Sucrose: commonly known as table sugar, derived from sugarcane and sugar beets.
- Lactose: a sugar found in milk.

Polysaccharides (Energy Storage)

Complex carbohydrates composed of many monosaccharides linked together.
Functions include:
- Short-term energy storage:
  - Glycogen in animals.
  - Starch in plants.
- Structural roles:
  - Cellulose forms plant cell walls.
  - Chitin is found in exoskeletons of crabs, lobsters, and insects, plus in fungi.
  - Peptidoglycan is a structural component in bacteria.

Biomolecular Reactions

Dehydration Synthesis: A reaction that joins monomers to create polymers by removing water.
Hydrolysis: A reaction that breaks down polymers into monomers by adding water.

Carbohydrates Overview

Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (CH2O).
Serve primarily as immediate energy sources in living organisms and have structural roles in plants and fungi.
Categorized based on the number of sugar units:
- Monosaccharides: single units.
- Disaccharides: two units.
- Polysaccharides: multiple units.

Carbon Skeleton and Functional Groups

The carbon chain of biomolecules is known as the skeleton or backbone.
A functional group is a specific arrangement of atoms that imparts consistent chemical properties and behaviors.
The reactivity of organic molecules is heavily influenced by their attached functional groups, often represented as "R" in structural formulas.

Isomers

Molecules with the same chemical formula but different structural arrangements.
Example: Glucose and Fructose (both C6H12O6) exhibit different properties and functions due to structural differences.
Structure is key to function, influencing how molecules interact chemically.

Biological Molecules of Cells

Biomolecules include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Digestion processes convert large polymers into smaller monomers, facilitating nutrient absorption and utilization.

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