Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry Chapter 7 Carbohydrates Quiz
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Carbohydrates are the least abundant biomolecules on earth.

False

One of the primary functions of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

True

Carbohydrates do not play a role in building macromolecules in the body.

False

Polysaccharides are composed of short chains of monosaccharide units.

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Disaccharides contain two monosaccharide units, such as sucrose.

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Glycogen is a polysaccharide composed of fructose units.

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

Maltose is an example of a disaccharide formed by C-glycosidic bond.

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Polysaccharides primarily differ in the types of bonds linking the units and in the degree of branching.

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Starch serves as a structural role in plants.

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

Peptidoglycan is an example of homo-polysaccharide.

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Study Notes

Carbohydrate Overview

  • Carbohydrates are the least abundant biomolecules on earth.

Functions of Carbohydrates

  • One of the primary functions of carbohydrates is to provide energy.
  • Carbohydrates do not play a role in building macromolecules in the body.

Types of Carbohydrates

  • Polysaccharides are composed of short chains of monosaccharide units.
  • Disaccharides contain two monosaccharide units, such as sucrose.
  • Glycogen is a polysaccharide composed of glucose units (not fructose).
  • Maltose is an example of a disaccharide formed by C-glycosidic bond.

Characteristics of Polysaccharides

  • Polysaccharides primarily differ in the types of bonds linking the units and in the degree of branching.

Examples of Polysaccharides

  • Starch serves as a structural role in plants.
  • Peptidoglycan is an example of a homo-polysaccharide.

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Test your knowledge on carbohydrates, the most abundant biomolecules on earth. Explore the properties, structures, and functions of carbohydrates as covered in Lecture #9 from Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry Chapter 7.

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