18 Questions
What type of sugar is trehalose?
Non-reducing sugar
Which sugar is found in milk as milk sugar?
Lactose
Which process produces sucrase?
Hydrolysis of starch
What is the final product of the hydrolysis of trehalose?
Hexoses or pentoses
What is a homoglycan?
Contains only one type of monosaccharide unit
Which of these words best describes sucrose?
Heteroglycan
Which polysaccharide is composed of glucose units joined by B-1,4 linkages and forms the primary cell wall in plants?
Cellulose
What component is usually yielded when polysaccharides like Starch, Inulin, and Cellulose are hydrolyzed?
Hexoses
Which polysaccharide is considered more soluble and easily hydrolyzed compared to cellulose?
Starch
What is the primary sugar extracted from Sugar Beet during the production process?
Sucrose
Gums and mucilages can be used to mask disagreeable tastes in troches and tablets due to their:
Preservative properties
What is a pharmaceutic necessity for syrups according to the text?
Xylan
What is the most common type of linkages found in starch?
b-1,4 linkages
Which family does Potato (Solanum tuberosum Linn.) belong to?
Solanaceae
What coloration does starch produce when in contact with iodine solution?
Violet or bluish red
Which plant provides the primary source of starch according to the text?
Corn
What is the distinctive property of starch that makes it useful in dusting powder?
Its absorbent property
Which type of molecules are gums and mucilages primarily composed of?
Carbohydrates
Test your knowledge on polysaccharides like starch, inulin, and cellulose. Learn about their hydrolysis to hexose components and properties. Explore the characteristics of gums and mucilages, including their yield of pentoses and solubility.
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