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What is the most water-soluble sugar that forms a disaccharide structure like sucrose?
What is the most water-soluble sugar that forms a disaccharide structure like sucrose?
- D-glucose (correct)
- L-glucose
- Galactolipids
- Fructose
Which sugar is used to form high-fructose corn syrup with glucose as monosaccharides?
Which sugar is used to form high-fructose corn syrup with glucose as monosaccharides?
- Galactolipids
- D-glucose (correct)
- L-glucose
- Sucrose
What is the stabilizing factor of the hemiketal structure of fructose?
What is the stabilizing factor of the hemiketal structure of fructose?
- Aldehyde group
- Internal hydrogen-bonding (correct)
- External bonds
- Cyclic form
In what form can the glucose molecule exist?
In what form can the glucose molecule exist?
Which category do biologically important carbohydrates belong to?
Which category do biologically important carbohydrates belong to?
Which type of glucose is naturally occurring while the other can be produced synthetically?
Which type of glucose is naturally occurring while the other can be produced synthetically?
Which sugar is an aldohexose with six carbon atoms and an aldehyde group?
Which sugar is an aldohexose with six carbon atoms and an aldehyde group?
How are carbohydrates named based on their composition?
How are carbohydrates named based on their composition?
What is the chemical composition of monosaccharides?
What is the chemical composition of monosaccharides?
What type of functional groups do monosaccharides contain?
What type of functional groups do monosaccharides contain?
What type of projection is used to represent the pyranose ring structure of carbohydrates?
What type of projection is used to represent the pyranose ring structure of carbohydrates?
In carbohydrate molecules, what results from the rotation of constituent groups about single bonds?
In carbohydrate molecules, what results from the rotation of constituent groups about single bonds?
Which process involves monosaccharides joining together via a dehydration reaction?
Which process involves monosaccharides joining together via a dehydration reaction?
In carbohydrate classification, what is the result of the combination of glucose and fructose via a dehydration reaction?
In carbohydrate classification, what is the result of the combination of glucose and fructose via a dehydration reaction?
What is the bond formed between monosaccharides when glycosidic linkages are involved?
What is the bond formed between monosaccharides when glycosidic linkages are involved?
In carbohydrate hydrolysis, how are disaccharides broken down into monosaccharide components?
In carbohydrate hydrolysis, how are disaccharides broken down into monosaccharide components?
Which group of carbohydrates are relatively low molecular weight polymers of monosaccharides?
Which group of carbohydrates are relatively low molecular weight polymers of monosaccharides?
In the linear form of a monosaccharide, which carbon atom is usually given the number 1?
In the linear form of a monosaccharide, which carbon atom is usually given the number 1?
Which type of carbohydrates are unprocessed and contain natural fiber?
Which type of carbohydrates are unprocessed and contain natural fiber?
What is the main source of energy for the body?
What is the main source of energy for the body?
What is the stored form of glucose primarily found in the liver and muscles?
What is the stored form of glucose primarily found in the liver and muscles?
Which component plays a role in promoting digestive health by forming a gel-like substance in the body?
Which component plays a role in promoting digestive health by forming a gel-like substance in the body?
When glucose from carbohydrates is insufficient, what can be broken down to generate energy?
When glucose from carbohydrates is insufficient, what can be broken down to generate energy?
Which type of carbohydrates have had their natural fiber removed or altered during processing?
Which type of carbohydrates have had their natural fiber removed or altered during processing?
What symptoms can deficiencies in the body cause?
What symptoms can deficiencies in the body cause?
What do receptors at the tip of the tongue bind to?
What do receptors at the tip of the tongue bind to?
Which type of sweeteners provide no food energy?
Which type of sweeteners provide no food energy?
What do molecular gastronomists use slow-releasing carbohydrates for?
What do molecular gastronomists use slow-releasing carbohydrates for?
Why are simple sugars used in food besides adding sweetness?
Why are simple sugars used in food besides adding sweetness?
Which method is used to determine total carbohydrate content in food?
Which method is used to determine total carbohydrate content in food?
Study Notes
Carbohydrate Structure and Classification
- Glucose, a monosaccharide, can exist in open-chain (acyclic) or ring (cyclic) forms
- D-glucose is more important than L-glucose as biological systems have mechanisms to utilize D-glucose
- Fructose is an aldohexose with six carbon atoms and an aldehyde group, its hemiketal structure is stabilized by internal hydrogen-bonding
Disaccharides and Polysaccharides
- Disaccharides form when two monosaccharides join together via a dehydration reaction
- Glycosidic linkages are covalent bonds formed when the hydroxyl group of one monosaccharide combines with the hydrogen of another
- Sucrose is a disaccharide formed by glucose and fructose monomers combining via a dehydration reaction
Carbohydrate Functions and Effects
- Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body, fueling the brain, kidneys, muscles, and central nervous system
- Excess glucose can be stored for later use as glycogen, primarily found in the liver and muscle
- Carbohydrates help preserve muscle and promote digestive health through soluble fiber
Carbohydrates in Food
- Carbohydrates play a role in food as receptors located at the tip of the tongue bind to tiny bits of carbohydrates and send a "sweet" signal to the brain
- Different sugars vary in sweetness, with nutritive sweeteners providing flavor and energy, while alternative sweeteners provide no energy
- Carbohydrates are used as thickening agents, texture modifiers, and for browning in food
Analytical Methods for Carbohydrates in Food
- Total carbohydrate content in food is determined by subtracting the weight of other constituents (protein, fat, water, alcohol, ash) from the total weight of the food
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Learn about polyhydroxyaldehydes, polyhydroxyketones, their derivatives, and products of polymerization by condensation reactions in the context of carbohydrates. Understand the composition of biological molecules made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a specific ratio.
