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?

    <p>Fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which macromolecule category do amylose and glycogen belong?

    <p>Polysaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general structure of carbohydrates?

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

    How are carbohydrates classified based on saccharides?

    <p>Monosaccharide, disaccharide, oligosaccharide, polysaccharide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Carbon' and 'water'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of carbohydrate has more than 10 saccharides?

    <p>Polysaccharide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic unit structure of a carbohydrate?

    <p>Saccharide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sugar molecule makes up cellulose?

    <p>Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between cellulose and inulin?

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

    What characteristic distinguishes carbohydrates from other types of molecules?

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

    Why are carbohydrates considered hydrophilic?

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

    How do carboxylic acids differ from alcohols?

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

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