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Which term refers to a sugar molecule with two saccharides linked together?
Which term refers to a sugar molecule with two saccharides linked together?
- Disaccharide (correct)
- Oligosaccharide
- Monosaccharide
- Polysaccharide
Where does glucose have a carbonyl carbon in its structure?
Where does glucose have a carbonyl carbon in its structure?
- Carbon number one (correct)
- Carbon number three
- Carbon number four
- Carbon number two
Which type of carbohydrate contains three to 10 saccharides linked together?
Which type of carbohydrate contains three to 10 saccharides linked together?
- Disaccharide
- Polysaccharide
- Oligosaccharide (correct)
- Monosaccharide
What are nonstarch polysaccharides mainly composed of?
What are nonstarch polysaccharides mainly composed of?
In which macromolecule category do amylose and glycogen belong?
In which macromolecule category do amylose and glycogen belong?
What is the general structure of carbohydrates?
What is the general structure of carbohydrates?
How are carbohydrates classified based on saccharides?
How are carbohydrates classified based on saccharides?
What is the meaning of the word 'carbohydrate' based on its French origins?
What is the meaning of the word 'carbohydrate' based on its French origins?
Which type of carbohydrate has more than 10 saccharides?
Which type of carbohydrate has more than 10 saccharides?
What is the basic unit structure of a carbohydrate?
What is the basic unit structure of a carbohydrate?
Which type of sugar molecule makes up cellulose?
Which type of sugar molecule makes up cellulose?
What is the main difference between cellulose and inulin?
What is the main difference between cellulose and inulin?
What characteristic distinguishes carbohydrates from other types of molecules?
What characteristic distinguishes carbohydrates from other types of molecules?
Why are carbohydrates considered hydrophilic?
Why are carbohydrates considered hydrophilic?
How do carboxylic acids differ from alcohols?
How do carboxylic acids differ from alcohols?
