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How many monosaccharide units are present in oligosaccharides?
How many monosaccharide units are present in oligosaccharides?
What are the main elements found in carbohydrates?
What are the main elements found in carbohydrates?
What is the general formula for monosaccharides?
What is the general formula for monosaccharides?
Which sugar is known as blood sugar?
Which sugar is known as blood sugar?
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Which sugar is commonly known as table sugar?
Which sugar is commonly known as table sugar?
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Which class of organic compounds is the most abundant on earth?
Which class of organic compounds is the most abundant on earth?
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What is the building unit of larger sugars?
What is the building unit of larger sugars?
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Which sugar is commonly known as fruit sugar?
Which sugar is commonly known as fruit sugar?
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What is the term used for carbohydrates containing more than 10 monosaccharide units?
What is the term used for carbohydrates containing more than 10 monosaccharide units?
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Which sugar cannot be hydrolyzed into simpler sugars?
Which sugar cannot be hydrolyzed into simpler sugars?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Carbohydrates
- Oligosaccharides are composed of 2-10 monosaccharide units.
- The main elements found in carbohydrates are carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
- The general formula for monosaccharides is (CH2O)n.
Types of Sugars
- Glucose is commonly known as blood sugar.
- Sucrose is commonly known as table sugar.
- Fructose is commonly known as fruit sugar.
Classification of Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates are the most abundant class of organic compounds on earth.
- Monosaccharides are the building units of larger sugars.
- Polysaccharides are carbohydrates containing more than 10 monosaccharide units.
- Sucrose is a disaccharide that cannot be hydrolyzed into simpler sugars.
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Test your knowledge of carbohydrates with this quiz! Explore the basics of carbohydrates, their structure, and their role as a source of energy for animals and humans. Challenge yourself with questions about carbohydrate monosaccharides like glucose and gain a deeper understanding of this abundant class of organic compounds.
