30 Questions
What type of linkages are found in glycogen?
(1—>4) and (1—>6) linkages
What is the function of starch in plants?
To serve as an energy storage molecule
What is the primary role of cellulose in plants?
To provide structural support to plant cell walls
What is the primary source of carbohydrates in the human diet?
Starch
What is the primary use of Malt in industry?
Brewing industry (beer production)
What is the function of chitin in arthropods?
To provide structural support to exoskeletons
What is the primary role of glycogen in the human body?
To serve as an energy storage molecule
What is the purpose of Lactulose in treatment?
To treat hepatic encephalopathy
What is the composition of Sucrose?
Glucose and fructose
What is the characteristic of Oligosaccharides?
Contain 2 to 10 monosaccharide units
What is the structural formula of Lactose?
Gal-β(1→4)-Glc
What is the source of Sucrose?
Sugar cane and sugar beets
What is the primary source of energy in living organisms?
Glucose
Which of the following monosaccharides is a component of RNA and ATP?
Ribose
What is the classification of monosaccharides based on the number of carbon atoms?
Trioses, Tetroses, Pentoses, Hexoses
What is the characteristic of monosaccharides?
Cannot be further hydrolyzed
What is the functional group of a ketose?
Ketone group
Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?
Sucrose
What determines the D or L configuration of a carbohydrate?
The position of the CH2OH group
What is the primary energy source for a cell that lacks oxygen?
Anaerobic glycolysis
What is the significance of glycolysis in red blood cells?
It is the only source of energy
What is the product of glycolysis that is used in the synthesis of triglycerides and phospholipids?
Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate
What is the term for diastereomers that differ in configuration at a specific carbon?
Epimers
What is the significance of glucose in carbohydrate metabolism?
It is the central molecule of carbohydrate metabolism
What is the primary energy-supplying pathway that involves NAD and FAD?
Citric Acid Cycle
What is the byproduct of the oxidative phase of the Pentose Phosphate Pathway?
NADPH
In which part of the cell does the Citric Acid Cycle take place?
Mitochondrial matrix
What is the purpose of the Citric Acid Cycle in terms of cellular respiration?
To generate ATP
What is the role of NADPH in the cell?
To synthesize fatty acids and steroids
What is the purpose of the Pentose Phosphate Pathway in terms of nucleic acid synthesis?
To synthesize pentose sugar
Test your knowledge of the citric acid cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle or tricarboxylic acid cycle, a crucial step in cellular respiration. Learn about the reactants, products, and energy yield of this essential metabolic pathway.
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