10 Questions
What is the first product formed in photosynthesis?
Carbohydrates
What is the most abundant organic molecule in nature?
Carbohydrates
What is the chemical formula for simpler carbohydrates?
(CH2O)N
What are the functions of carbohydrates in the body?
Storage form of energy, structural components of many organisms
What is the classification of carbohydrates consisting of a large number of monosaccharide units bonded together by glycosidic bond?
Polysaccharides
Which monosaccharide is also known as wood sugar?
Xylose
What is the plant storage form of carbohydrates consisting of long branched or unbranched chains of glucose?
Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose
What is the ketohexose with a ketone present in C2, and what test is used to determine it?
Fructose; Seliwanoff’s Test
What is the other name for glucose and its source?
Dextrose, Physiologic sugar, Blood sugar, Grape sugar; Grapes or other fruits (Vitis vinifera L.)
What is the source of galactose, and what is it used for?
Milk (as lactose), Neuronal Fibers (as galactosides); Sweetening agent, used to tone down overly acidic or tart flavors in foods
This quiz covers the structure and functions of carbohydrates, including their composition and roles as energy storage, structural components, and their use in various industries and pharmaceutical formulations. It also discusses disaccharides and their composition.
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