18 Questions
What is the general formula for hexoses?
C6H12O6
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
To provide energy to the body
What type of isomerism is exhibited by glucose and galactose?
Epimers
What is the role of carbohydrates in biomolecules?
They are precursors to other biomolecules
What is the significance of ribose sugar?
It is a component of RNA
What is the function of hyaluronic acid?
It lubricates skeletal joints
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
Cn(H2O)n
What is the primary source of carbohydrates for animals?
Diet
What is the term for molecules having only one potential aldehyde or ketone group?
Monosaccharides
What is the primary function of glucose in the body?
Metabolic fuel for all cells
What is the role of glucose in the synthesis of other carbohydrates?
It is a precursor for synthesis
What is the significance of carbohydrates in biomolecules?
They are components of nucleic acids, glycoproteins, and proteoglycans
What is the minimum requirement for a compound to exhibit stereoisomerism?
At least one asymmetric carbon atom
What determines the number of possible isomers of a given compound?
The number of asymmetric carbon atoms
Why are glyceraldehyde and its derived monosaccharides important in biomolecules?
They are essential for the structure and function of biomolecules
What is the role of the penultimate carbon atom in glyceraldehyde?
It is the reference carbon atom for naming the mirror images
What is the formula to determine the number of possible isomers of a given compound?
2^n, where n is the number of asymmetric carbon atoms
What is the characteristic of carbohydrates that allows them to exist as stereoisomers?
They contain asymmetric carbon atoms
Learn about the definition, functions, and classification of carbohydrates, including asymmetric carbons, isomers, and mutarotation. Understand the basics of carbohydrates from a medical perspective.
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