18 Questions
Where is cellulose primarily found?
Cell wall of plant cells
Which disaccharide is present in germinating seeds?
Maltose
Which type of carbohydrate is stored in muscles in the animal body?
Glycogen
What disaccharide is formed by the union of a Glucose molecule with a Galactose molecule?
Lactose
Which polysaccharide is insoluble in normal water?
Cellulose
What is the main function of carbohydrates in organisms?
Energy source
What is the difference in the percentage of Lactose composition between cow's milk and human milk?
Cow's milk has 6% - 7% Lactose, human milk has 4% - 6% Lactose
Which test can be conducted to identify starch?
Adding iodine solution
Which sugar is described as not sweet like Sucrose?
Lactose
What color change indicates the presence of starch during a test?
Blue
Why does glycogen have no nutritional value in the human digestive system?
It is not digested
What kind of sugar is absent in plants?
Sucrose
What is the most abundant organic compound on earth?
Carbohydrates
Which elements are present in the main elemental composition of carbohydrates?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Which part of the human body contains fluids, tissues, bones, and proteins?
All parts of the body
Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?
Sucrose
What ratio do hydrogen and oxygen combine in carbohydrates?
2:1
Where are microelements primarily found in the human body?
Brain, lungs, kidneys, liver, heart
Explore the different types of polysaccharides such as cellulose, starch, and glycogen, along with their locations in various organisms. Understand their role in plant cells, animals, and their significance in the human digestive system.
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