Lab.1 Biochemistry Carbohydrates Quiz
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Lab.1 Biochemistry Carbohydrates Quiz

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What is the general formula of carbohydrates?

[C(H2O)]n

How are carbohydrates classified according to the number of carbon atoms in the sugar chain?

Trioses (3 carbon atoms), Pentoses (5 carbon atoms), Hexoses (6 carbon atoms)

What distinguishes Aldoses from Ketoses in terms of the terminal functional group in the sugar chain?

Aldoses contain a terminal aldehyde group (-CHO), while Ketoses contain a terminal ketone group (C=O)

Give an example of a Disaccharide and mention its constituent monosaccharide units.

<p>Sucrose (glucose + fructose), Lactose (glucose + galactose), Maltose (glucose + glucose)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Polysaccharides made up of?

<p>Many monosaccharide units linked together</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is glucose classified based on the number of carbon atoms it contains?

<p>Hexoses (6 carbon atoms)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Differentiate between Trioses and Hexoses based on the number of carbon atoms.

<p>Trioses contain 3 carbon atoms, while Hexoses contain 6 carbon atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference in functional groups between Aldoses and Ketoses.

<p>Aldoses have a terminal aldehyde group (-CHO), while Ketoses have a terminal ketone group (C=O)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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