11 Questions
Which sugar alcohol is implicated in cataract formation in diabetics?
Sorbitol
Which of the following is a constituent of flavin coenzymes?
Ribitol
Which of the following are components of lipids?
Glycerol and myo-inositol
Which deoxy-sugar is a component of the cardiac glycoside ouabain?
L-rhamnose
Which of the following is a characteristic of deoxy-sugars?
All of the above
Which sugar is used experimentally to inhibit glucose metabolism?
2-deoxyglucose
Which of the following are important metabolic intermediates?
Both a and b
Which of the following is a disaccharide?
All of the above
What is the predominant monosaccharide component of sucrose?
Fructose
Which disaccharide is found in milk?
Lactose
Which disaccharide is formed by the hydrolysis of starch?
Maltose
Test your knowledge on the structure of sucrose and lactose, as well as the process of hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose. Understand how 𝛼 − 𝐷 −glucose and 𝛽 − 𝐷 −fructose form sucrose through a glycosidic bond. Explore the role of the enzyme sucrose in breaking down sucrose into its monosaccharide components.
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