Carbohydrates
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Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?

  • Serving as a major source of energy in the body
  • Determining the antigenicity of molecules (correct)
  • Providing structural integrity to cell membrane
  • Forming glycosidic bonds with other substances

    • What is the chemical property of reducing carbohydrates?

  • They have a carboxyl group
  • They have a ketone or aldehyde group (correct)
  • They have a hydroxyl group
  • They have a phosphate group

    • What happens to carbohydrates taken into the body?

  • They are involved in producing biological substances like glycolipids
  • They are excreted from the body
  • They are converted to glycogen if not utilized
  • They are used in biological synthesis of other compounds (correct)

    • How are carbohydrates classified based on the size of the carbon chain?

    <p>By the number of sugar units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of converting carbohydrates into glycogen called?

    <p>Glycogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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