8 Questions
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.
Sucrose (glucose + fructose), Lactose (glucose + galactose), Maltose (glucose + glucose)
What are Polysaccharides made up of?
Many monosaccharide units linked together
How is glucose classified based on the number of carbon atoms it contains?
Hexoses (6 carbon atoms)
Differentiate between Trioses and Hexoses based on the number of carbon atoms.
Trioses contain 3 carbon atoms, while Hexoses contain 6 carbon atoms
Explain the difference in functional groups between Aldoses and Ketoses.
Aldoses have a terminal aldehyde group (-CHO), while Ketoses have a terminal ketone group (C=O)
Test your knowledge about carbohydrates, the universal energy stores and metabolic intermediates for living organisms. Learn about the general formula [C(H2O)]n and different types of carbohydrates in this practical session.
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