18 Questions
What is the characteristic of disaccharides?
They are crystalline and water-soluble
What type of glycosidic bond is present in maltose?
α(1,4) glycosidic bond
Which of the following is an example of a reducing disaccharide?
Maltose
What is the composition of lactose?
Galactose and glucose
What is the common name for sucrose?
Cane sugar
Which disaccharide consists of two molecules of glucose?
Trehalose
What is the primary function of starch in plants?
Storing energy
What is the composition of amylose in starch?
Long unbranched chain with α (1→4) glycosidic linkages
What is the percentage of amylopectin in starch?
80-85%
Where is glycogen primarily found in animals?
Liver, followed by muscle, brain, etc.
What is the term for polysaccharides composed of a single type of sugar monomer?
Homopolysaccharides
What type of bonds are present at the branching points of amylopectin?
α (1→6) glycosidic bonds
What is the general formula of disaccharides?
Cn(H2O)n-1
Which type of bond is present in maltose?
Alpha-1,4 glycosidic bond
Which of the following disaccharides is made up of glucose and fructose?
Sucrose
What is the main carbohydrate component of milk sugar?
Galactose
How many monosaccharide molecules do oligosaccharides contain?
2-10
Which type of bond is present in sucrose?
Alpha-1,2 glycosidic bond
Explore the world of disaccharides in biochemistry with this quiz. Learn about the structure, properties, and types of disaccharides. Test your knowledge on common disaccharides like maltose, lactose, and sucrose.
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