Catabolic and Anabolic Reactions in Biology

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What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

  • C6H12O6
  • C:H:O in 1:2:1 ratio (correct)
  • C2H2O2
  • C4H8O4

What type of reaction leads to the formation of complex carbohydrates?

  • Reduction reaction
  • Hydrolysis reaction
  • Oxidation reaction
  • Dehydration reaction (correct)

What type of bond is formed between two monosaccharides in a disaccharide?

  • Covalent bond
  • Glycosidic linkage (correct)
  • Ionic bond
  • Peptide bond

What do catabolic reactions do?

<p>Release energy by breaking down polymers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of oligosaccharides?

<p>Shorter-chain sugars with 3-10 monomers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes constitutional isomers from structural isomers?

<p>Same chemical formula and bond arrangement but different spatial arrangement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reactions build polymers from monomers?

<p>Anabolic reactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic unit or monomer of carbohydrates?

<p><strong>Monosaccharides</strong> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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