Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
Which group of carbohydrates contains more than 10 monosaccharide units per molecule?
Which group of carbohydrates contains more than 10 monosaccharide units per molecule?
- Polysaccharides (correct)
- Disaccharides
- Monosaccharides
- Oligosaccharides
What is the chemical nature of carbohydrates?
What is the chemical nature of carbohydrates?
- Polyhydroxy alcohols with an amine group
- Polyhydroxy alcohols with an aldehyde or keto group (correct)
- Polyhydroxy alcohols with a carboxylic acid group
- Polyhydroxy alcohols with a halogen group
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?
- Acting as a storage form of energy (correct)
- Mediating intercellular communication
- Serving as cell membrane components
- Providing dietary calories
Which group of carbohydrates contains from 3 to 10 monosaccharide units per molecule?
Which group of carbohydrates contains from 3 to 10 monosaccharide units per molecule?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
Signup and view all the answers
