Mastering Effective Written Communication

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Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of written communication?

Provides a written record

Saves time

No non-verbal cues (correct)

Allows for thoughtful response

When should you not use written communication?

When confirming agreement on a complex project

When sharing important updates with remote workers

When delivering constructive criticism (correct)

When explaining new policies to a large team

What is one of the advantages of written communication mentioned in the text?

Saves time

No non-verbal cues

Provides a written record (correct)

Allows for thoughtful response

When is written communication considered appropriate according to the text?

When speed or confidentiality is key Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the document mentioned in the text?

Exploring the best practices for using written communication Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main functions of carbohydrates?

Structural and storage of energy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a synthetic disaccharide mentioned in the text?

Lactulose Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of lactulose in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy?

It converts ammonia to ammonium ions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of starch according to the text?

It is a homopolymer composed of D-glucose units held by D-glycosidic bonds Signup and view all the answers

What is the main dietary source of starch for higher animals, including humans, according to the text?

Cereals, roots, and tubers Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main components of starch according to the text?

Amylose and amylopectin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about carbohydrates is true?

Some carbohydrates, such as rhamnohexose and deoxyribose, do not follow the general formula $(C_nH_{2n}O_n)$. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

They provide energy storage and meet the immediate energy demands of the body. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organic compounds is not a carbohydrate?

Acetic acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of carbohydrates in structural components of organisms?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the definition of carbohydrates is correct?

Both (a) and (b) are correct. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the role of carbohydrates in cellular functions is incorrect?

Carbohydrates are the primary components of cell membranes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about monosaccharides is true?

They have the general formula $C_n(H_2O)_n$. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for the classification of monosaccharides?

The degree of polymerization Signup and view all the answers

What is the empirical formula for a hexose monosaccharide?

$C_6H_{12}O_6$ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of polysaccharides?

They are polymers of monosaccharide units with high molecular weight. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following monosaccharides is an aldose?

Glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between monosaccharides and oligosaccharides?

Oligosaccharides are composed of two or more monosaccharide units. Signup and view all the answers