Questions and Answers
Which of the following is true about disaccharides?
They consist of two monosaccharide units
Which of the following is an example of a homopolysaccharide?
Starch
What is the functional significance of polysaccharides?
Energy storage
Which of the following is an example of a reducing sugar?
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What is the significance of oligosaccharides?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates
- Disaccharides are composed of two sugar molecules bonded together through a glycosidic linkage.
- An example of a homopolysaccharide is cellulose, which is a complex carbohydrate composed of many glucose molecules bonded together.
- Polysaccharides have functional significance in providing energy storage and structural support in cells.
- Reducing sugars, such as glucose, have a free aldehyde or ketone group, allowing them to act as reducing agents.
- Oligosaccharides, consisting of 2-10 sugar molecules, play a significant role in cell-cell recognition, immune response, and protein targeting.
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Description
Test your knowledge of carbohydrates chemistry with this quiz on disaccharides and polysaccharides. Learn about definitions, examples, and significance of di- and oligosaccharides, as well as the definition, classification, and properties of polysaccharides. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of biochemistry and molecular biology.
