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General Structure of Carbohydrates

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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?

Carbon number one (correct)

Carbon number three

Carbon number four

Carbon number two

Which type of carbohydrate contains three to 10 saccharides linked together?

Disaccharide

Polysaccharide

Oligosaccharide (correct)

Monosaccharide

What are nonstarch polysaccharides mainly composed of?

Fiber Signup and view all the answers

In which macromolecule category do amylose and glycogen belong?

Polysaccharides Signup and view all the answers

What is the general structure of carbohydrates?

Long chain or ring of carbon atoms with hydrogen and oxygen in the same proportion as water Signup and view all the answers

How are carbohydrates classified based on saccharides?

Monosaccharide, disaccharide, oligosaccharide, polysaccharide Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'carbohydrate' based on its French origins?

'Carbon' and 'water' Signup and view all the answers

Which type of carbohydrate has more than 10 saccharides?

Polysaccharide Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic unit structure of a carbohydrate?

Saccharide Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sugar molecule makes up cellulose?

Glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between cellulose and inulin?

Cellulose is made up of glucose, while inulin is made up of fructose. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes carbohydrates from other types of molecules?

They have the ability to share the same chemical formula but differ in structure. Signup and view all the answers

Why are carbohydrates considered hydrophilic?

Because they are 'water-loving' due to the hydroxyl groups attached. Signup and view all the answers

How do carboxylic acids differ from alcohols?

Carboxylic acids contain hydroxyl groups, while alcohols contain carbonyl groups. Signup and view all the answers