Questions and Answers
What is the term most commonly used in biochemistry as a synonym of saccharide?
Carbohydrate
Which biomolecule consists of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, usually with a hydrogen–oxygen atom ratio of 2:1?
Carbohydrate
Which group includes sugars, starch, and cellulose?
Polysaccharides
What suffix is often used for the names of monosaccharides and disaccharides?
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Which of the following is not automatically classified as a carbohydrate, despite conforming to the stoichiometric definition?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrate Terminology
- The term "carbohydrate" is commonly used as a synonym for "saccharide" in biochemistry.
Composition of Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates are biomolecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, typically with a hydrogen–oxygen atom ratio of 2:1.
Classification of Carbohydrates
- Sugars, starch, and cellulose are classified under the group of carbohydrates.
Nomenclature of Carbohydrates
- The suffix "-ose" is often used for the names of monosaccharides and disaccharides.
Exceptions to Carbohydrate Classification
- Not all compounds that conform to the stoichiometric definition of a carbohydrate are automatically classified as carbohydrates.
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Carbohydrates Quiz: Test your knowledge on the properties and structure of carbohydrates, including their chemical composition and empirical formula. Explore the diverse functions and types of carbohydrates in living organisms.
