The Carbohydrate Quiz

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Which group of carbohydrates contains more than 10 monosaccharide units per molecule?

  • Polysaccharides (correct)
  • Disaccharides
  • Monosaccharides
  • Oligosaccharides

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?

  • 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?

<p>Oligosaccharides (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

<p>Cn(H2O)n (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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