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Which of the following is NOT required knowledge in the topic of molecules, transport, and health?

Glycogen (correct)
Amylopectin
β-glucose
Cellulose

What is the main role of water in transport?

To act as a solvent (correct)
To store energy
To form glycosidic bonds
To provide energy

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

Galactose
Sucrose (correct)
Fructose
Glucose

What method can be used to estimate the concentrations of reducing sugars?

Benedict's reagent (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do monosaccharides join together to form disaccharides and polysaccharides?

Through condensation reactions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

Glycogen (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides?

Monosaccharides are made up of a single sugar unit, while disaccharides are made up of two sugar units. Polysaccharides are made up of multiple sugar units. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of glycogen in the body?

To provide and store energy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Benedict's reagent in the semi-quantitative method?

To estimate the concentrations of reducing sugars (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not required knowledge in the topic of molecules, transport, and health?

β-glucose (D) Signup and view all the answers

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