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Which of the following is a polysaccharide?
Which of the following is a polysaccharide?
- Glucose
- Sucrose
- Glycogen (correct)
- Fructose
What is the primary source of energy for brain, erythrocytes, and retinal cells?
What is the primary source of energy for brain, erythrocytes, and retinal cells?
- Sucrose
- Glucose (correct)
- Glycogen
- Fructose
Which hormone is responsible for decreasing glucose concentration in the blood?
Which hormone is responsible for decreasing glucose concentration in the blood?
- Insulin (correct)
- Adrenaline
- Glucagon
- Somatostatin
How many sugar units are there in an oligosaccharide?
How many sugar units are there in an oligosaccharide?
What is the stereochemistry used to distinguish between D and L configurations of a compound?
What is the stereochemistry used to distinguish between D and L configurations of a compound?
Flashcards
Glycogen
Glycogen
A complex carbohydrate composed of many glucose units linked together. It's the storage form of glucose in animals, primarily found in the liver and muscles.
Glucose
Glucose
A simple sugar that is the primary source of energy for the brain, red blood cells (erythrocytes), and retinal cells.
Insulin
Insulin
A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps lower blood glucose levels by promoting glucose uptake by cells.
Oligosaccharide
Oligosaccharide
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Stereochemistry
Stereochemistry
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates
- Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate.
- The primary source of energy for brain, erythrocytes, and retinal cells is glucose.
Hormones
- The hormone responsible for decreasing glucose concentration in the blood is insulin.
Oligosaccharides
- Oligosaccharides are carbohydrates composed of 2-10 sugar units.
Stereochemistry
- The Fischer projection is used to distinguish between D and L configurations of a compound.
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