14 Questions
Which chapter of the textbook covers the study of carbohydrates?
Chapter 7
What is the main focus of Chapter 7 in the textbook?
Classification of carbohydrates
In which university does Mr. Kevin A. Boudreaux teach?
Angelo State University
What is the study of the chemistry of biomolecules and living organisms known as?
Biochemistry
Which chapter of the textbook covers the study of nucleic acids?
Chapter 11
Which group of important biological molecules has more than one functional group?
Carbohydrates
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?
To provide energy through oxidation
Which term is derived from the Greek word for 'sugar'?
Saccharides
What is the term 'carbohydrate' based on?
The observation that sugars give carbon and water when heated
Which class of carbohydrates contains two monosaccharide units linked together?
Disaccharides
How many monosaccharide units do oligosaccharides contain?
3 to 10
What is the defining characteristic of chiral molecules?
They have the same relationship to each other as left and right hands reflected in a mirror
Which term describes objects that cannot be superimposed on their mirror images?
Chiral objects
What is the primary difference between enantiomers and diastereomers?
Enantiomers are mirror images, while diastereomers are not
Test your understanding of Chapter 7 on Carbohydrates from the course 'Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry' by Mr. Kevin A. Boudreaux at Angelo State University. Explore topics such as carbohydrate classification, recognizing molecules with chiral centers, monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides.
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