8 Questions
Which type of carbohydrates contain 3 carbon atoms?
Trioses
What functional group do aldoses contain?
Aldehyde group (-CHO)
Which classification of carbohydrates includes glucose and fructose?
Monosaccharides
What are ketoses?
Carbohydrates with terminal ketone group
Sucrose is an example of which type of carbohydrate?
Disaccharide
Which type of carbohydrate is made up of many monosaccharide units linked together?
Polysaccharides
How many carbon atoms do hexoses contain?
6
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
[C(H2O)]n
Explore the fundamentals of carbohydrates as a universal energy source and metabolic intermediate in living organisms. Learn about the general formula [C(H2O)]n and the structure of carbohydrates as polyhydroxy compounds with a carbonyl group. This practical session aims to provide simplified knowledge on different types of carbohydrates and how to identify and differentiate between them.
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