Organic Chemistry Chapter 7: Carbohydrates Classification
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Organic Chemistry Chapter 7: Carbohydrates Classification

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Which chapter of the textbook covers the study of carbohydrates?

  • Chapter 7 (correct)
  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 11
  • Chapter 9

    • What is the main focus of Chapter 7 in the textbook?

  • Classification of carbohydrates (correct)
  • Chemical properties of lipids
  • Identification of chiral centers
  • Synthesis of proteins

    • In which university does Mr. Kevin A. Boudreaux teach?

  • Angelo State University (correct)
  • Seager & Slabaugh University
  • University of Biochemistry
  • Organic and Biochemistry University

    • What is the study of the chemistry of biomolecules and living organisms known as?

    <p>Biochemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter of the textbook covers the study of nucleic acids?

    <p>Chapter 11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of important biological molecules has more than one functional group?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

    <p>To provide energy through oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is derived from the Greek word for 'sugar'?

    <p>Saccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term 'carbohydrate' based on?

    <p>The observation that sugars give carbon and water when heated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of carbohydrates contains two monosaccharide units linked together?

    <p>Disaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many monosaccharide units do oligosaccharides contain?

    <p>3 to 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of chiral molecules?

    <p>They have the same relationship to each other as left and right hands reflected in a mirror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes objects that cannot be superimposed on their mirror images?

    <p>Chiral objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between enantiomers and diastereomers?

    <p>Enantiomers are mirror images, while diastereomers are not</p> Signup and view all the answers

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