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Which structure is characteristic of monosaccharides?
Which structure is characteristic of monosaccharides?
What distinguishes a disaccharide from a monosaccharide?
What distinguishes a disaccharide from a monosaccharide?
Which of the following is a storage carbohydrate in animals?
Which of the following is a storage carbohydrate in animals?
What is the primary function of triglycerides in the body?
What is the primary function of triglycerides in the body?
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Which lipid is the chief material for building cell membranes?
Which lipid is the chief material for building cell membranes?
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What is a key characteristic of polysaccharides?
What is a key characteristic of polysaccharides?
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Which type of lipid is primarily responsible for insulation and energy storage?
Which type of lipid is primarily responsible for insulation and energy storage?
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What differentiates triglycerides from phospholipids?
What differentiates triglycerides from phospholipids?
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Which carbohydrate serves as the main storage form in plants?
Which carbohydrate serves as the main storage form in plants?
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What is the structural characteristic of steroids?
What is the structural characteristic of steroids?
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Study Notes
Organic Molecules
- Organic molecules are the molecules of life.
- Carbohydrates are a readily available energy source for the body.
- Their general structure is Carbon : 2 * Hydrogen : Oxygen.
- Monosaccharides are single-chain or single-ring structures.
- Pentose (5 carbon) and hexose (6 carbon) sugars are crucial for the body.
- Disaccharides form when two monosaccharides join through dehydration synthesis.
- Polysaccharides are large, insoluble molecules, ideal for storage.
- Starch is the storage carbohydrate formed by plants.
- Glycogen is the storage carbohydrate of animal tissues.
Lipids
- Lipids insulate body organs, create cell membranes, and provide stored energy.
- Triglycerides are neutral molecules consisting of one glycerol and three fatty acids, serving as an energy storage molecule.
- They are primarily found beneath the skin.
- Phospholipids are modified triglycerides, having two fatty acid chains with a phosphorus-containing group, the primary component in cell membrane structure.
- Steroids are flat molecules composed of four interconnected hydrocarbon rings.
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Description
Test your knowledge on organic molecules and lipids! This quiz covers the structure, functions, and types of carbohydrates, lipids, and their roles in living organisms. Dive into essential concepts like monosaccharides, disaccharides, triglycerides, and their significance.
