5 Questions
What is the central energy-yielding pathway in most nonphotosynthetic cells?
The oxidation of carbohydrates
What are the three major size classes of carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides
What do insoluble carbohydrate polymers serve as in the cell walls of bacteria and plants?
Structural and protective elements
What are some examples of the many structural and functional roles of carbohydrates?
Lubricating skeletal joints, participating in recognition and adhesion between cells, and acting as signals in glycoconjugates
What is the empirical formula for many carbohydrates?
Many, but not all, carbohydrates have the empirical formula (CH2O)n; some also contain nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur
Test your knowledge of carbohydrates with this quiz! Explore the role of carbohydrates in photosynthesis, their abundance in nature, and their importance as a dietary staple. Understand the central energy-yielding pathway and the different types of carbohydrates.
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