18 Questions
Which element is NOT found in the molecular formula of glucose, fructose, and galactose?
Nitrogen
Which type of sugar has only one subunit?
Deoxyribose
What type of bond joins the two sugar subunits in disaccharides?
Polar covalent bond
In which type of reaction are disaccharides broken down?
Hydrolysis
Where is glycogen primarily found in the body?
Liver and skeletal muscle
Which type of molecule is formed by the covalent binding of some polysaccharides with proteins and lipids?
Glycoproteins and glycolipids
Which of the following statements about hydrocarbons is true?
Hydrocarbons can exist in both chain and ring forms.
What is the primary function of functional groups in organic compounds?
To make the compound more hydrophilic.
What is the process by which monomers are linked together to form polymers?
Dehydration synthesis
Which of the following best describes the relationship between monomers and polymers?
Monomers are the building blocks of polymers.
What is the primary difference between organic and inorganic compounds?
Organic compounds are produced by living organisms, while inorganic compounds are not.
What is the relationship between isomers and hexoses?
Isomers are used to define hexoses.
What is the process by which polymers are broken down into monomers?
Hydrolysis
Which of the following statements about carbohydrates is true?
They often have hydroxyl (-OH) functional groups.
Which of the following carbohydrates is important in the structure of our genetic material?
Deoxyribose
What is the classification for carbohydrates based on the number of carbon atoms in their molecular structure?
Pentoses (5 carbons) and hexoses (6 carbons)
Which of the following statements about glucose, fructose, and galactose is correct?
They are isomers with the same chemical formula but different structural formulas.
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body?
Storing and providing energy
Learn about the chemical characteristics and functional side groups of hydrocarbons, the structure and importance of carbohydrates, the differences between mono, di- and polysaccharides, the definitions of polymers and isomers using hexoses as examples, and the distinctions between dehydration and hydrolysis reactions of organic molecules.
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