18 Questions
Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?
Maltose
What is the main function of carbohydrates in living organisms?
Store and provide energy
What type of molecule is an enzyme?
Catalyst
Which carbohydrate has a backbone of 3 to 7 carbon atoms?
Ribose
How are monosaccharides assembled to form polysaccharides?
Via dehydration synthesis reactions
Which sugar is commonly found in nucleotides, the monomers of DNA?
Deoxyribose
Which biomolecule category does glycogen belong to?
Polysaccharides
What is the name of the process in which a water molecule is added to break a covalent bond?
Hydrolysis reaction
Which of the following is not a polymer?
Glucose
What is the monomer of starch?
Glucose
Which type of biomolecule do glycerol and fatty acids belong to?
Lipids
What is the category of biomolecules that nucleotides belong to?
Nucleic acids
Which enzyme is lacking in lactose intolerant individuals?
Lactase
What is the primary function of starch in plants?
Energy storage
Which polysaccharide is abundant in animal energy storage?
Glycogen
What type of molecule is cellulose in the context of plant cell walls?
Polysaccharide
Which monomer makes up cellulose?
Glucose
Where is chitin commonly found?
In animal and fungi cell walls
Test your knowledge on enzymes and carbohydrate breakdown processes in cells, including dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis reactions. Learn about the role of enzymes as catalysts in breaking down polymers into monomers like glucose. Explore the composition and characteristics of carbohydrates.
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