23 Questions
Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of written communication?
No non-verbal cues
When should you not use written communication?
When delivering constructive criticism
What is one of the advantages of written communication mentioned in the text?
Provides a written record
When is written communication considered appropriate according to the text?
When speed or confidentiality is key
What is the main focus of the document mentioned in the text?
Exploring the best practices for using written communication
What are the two main functions of carbohydrates?
Structural and storage of energy
Which of the following is a synthetic disaccharide mentioned in the text?
Lactulose
What is the role of lactulose in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy?
It converts ammonia to ammonium ions
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
What is the main dietary source of starch for higher animals, including humans, according to the text?
Cereals, roots, and tubers
What are the two main components of starch according to the text?
Amylose and amylopectin
Which of the following statements about carbohydrates is true?
Some carbohydrates, such as rhamnohexose and deoxyribose, do not follow the general formula $(C_nH_{2n}O_n)$.
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?
They provide energy storage and meet the immediate energy demands of the body.
Which of the following organic compounds is not a carbohydrate?
Acetic acid
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in structural components of organisms?
All of the above.
Which of the following statements about the definition of carbohydrates is correct?
Both (a) and (b) are correct.
Which of the following statements about the role of carbohydrates in cellular functions is incorrect?
Carbohydrates are the primary components of cell membranes.
Which of the following statements about monosaccharides is true?
They have the general formula $C_n(H_2O)_n$.
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for the classification of monosaccharides?
The degree of polymerization
What is the empirical formula for a hexose monosaccharide?
$C_6H_{12}O_6$
Which of the following is a characteristic of polysaccharides?
They are polymers of monosaccharide units with high molecular weight.
Which of the following monosaccharides is an aldose?
Glucose
What is the difference between monosaccharides and oligosaccharides?
Oligosaccharides are composed of two or more monosaccharide units.
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