Carbohydrates: Structure, Properties, and Reactions - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of carbohydrates?

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Readily soluble in nonpolar organic solvents

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Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

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Serve as a primary energy source for living organisms

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Can polymerize to form complex structures

Question 2

Which of the following is classified as a monosaccharide?

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Glucose

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Starch

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Cellulose

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Glycogen

Question 3

A glycosidic bond is a covalent linkage formed between:

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Two monosaccharides

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A monosaccharide and a disaccharide

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Two disaccharides

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A polysaccharide and a monosaccharide

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a polysaccharide?

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Starch

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Sucrose

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Fructose

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Ribose

Question 5

Which biochemical reaction converts starch into glucose?

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Hydrolysis

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Oxidation

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Phosphorylation

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Glycolysis

Question 6

The empirical formula of glucose is:

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C6H12O6

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CH2O

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C12H22O11

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C6H10O5

Question 7

Which of the following is a reducing sugar?

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Glucose

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Sucrose

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Starch

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Glycogen

Question 8

Which of the following functions is NOT performed by carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Hormone regulation

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Energy storage

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Structural support

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Cell-cell signaling

Question 9

Which of the following is a polymer of fructose?

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Inulin

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Starch

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Sucrose

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Cellulose

Question 10

The Benedict's reagent test specifically detects the presence of which functional group in carbohydrates?

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Aldehyde

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Ketone

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Carboxylic acid

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Hydroxyl

Question 11

Explain the significance of starch as an energy storage molecule in plants during photosynthesis, emphasizing the specific advantages it offers for this purpose.

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The branched structure of starch allows for compact storage within chloroplasts, maximizing energy storage capacity.

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Starch is water-soluble, facilitating its transport within the plant.

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Starch can be rapidly broken down into glucose, providing immediate energy for cellular processes.

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Starch is a reducing sugar and can directly participate in redox reactions for energy production.

Question 12

How does the presence of glycosidic bonds influence the reactivity of carbohydrates in hydrolysis reactions? Provide a specific example to illustrate your explanation.

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The presence of glycosidic bonds in carbohydrates makes them susceptible to hydrolysis.

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The number of hydroxyl groups in a carbohydrate primarily affects its solubility, not its reactivity in hydrolysis reactions.

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The size of a carbohydrate molecule, whether it's a monosaccharide, disaccharide, or polysaccharide, does not impact its hydrolysis reaction.

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic property of carbohydrates, giving them a sweet taste?

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Sweet taste

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Low solubility in water

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High melting point

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Crystalline structure

Question 14

The simplest carbohydrates, which cannot be broken down into smaller carbohydrates, are known as:

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Monosaccharides

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Disaccharides

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Oligosaccharides

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Polysaccharides

Question 15

Which of the following monosaccharides has a keto group and six carbon atoms?

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Fructose

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Glucose

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Ribose

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Galactose

Question 16

When two monosaccharides are joined together, the covalent bond formed between them is called a:

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Glycosidic bond

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Peptide bond

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Phosphodiester bond

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Ester bond

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide, composed of two monosaccharides joined by a glycosidic bond?

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Sucrose

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Starch

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Glycogen

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Cellulose

Question 18

The glycosidic bond in carbohydrates can exist in two different spatial arrangements, referred to as:

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Alpha and beta

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Cis and trans

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Axial and equatorial

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R and S

Question 19

Which of the following carbohydrates has a free aldehyde group and can undergo oxidation reactions?

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Glucose

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Galactose

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Fructose

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Sucrose

Question 20

The polysaccharide that serves as the primary structural component of plant cell walls, providing strength and rigidity, is:

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Cellulose

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Amylose

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Amylopectin

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Glycogen

Question 21

The fundamental unit that carbohydrates are composed of is:

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Monosaccharides

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Nucleotides

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Amino acids

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Lipids

Question 22

Identify the functional group characteristic of monosaccharides.

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Carbonyl group

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Carboxylic acid group

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Phosphate group

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Amino group

Question 23

Specify the type of bond that links monosaccharides in disaccharides?

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Glycosidic bond

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Phosphodiester bond

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Peptide bond

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Hydrogen bond

Question 24

Which disaccharide is composed of glucose and fructose?

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Sucrose

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Starch

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Cellulose

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Glycogen

Question 25

Identify the polysaccharide that serves as the primary energy storage molecule in plants.

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Starch

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Chitin

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Cellulose

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Glycogen

Question 26

Which type of carbohydrate is not digestible by enzymes in the human body?

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Cellulose

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Glucose

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Fructose

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Galactose

Question 27

Explain the steps involved in forming a glycosidic bond between two monosaccharides. Specify the type of bond formed and the reaction that occurs.

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Condensation reaction, glycosidic bond

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Hydrolysis reaction, peptide bond

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Addition reaction, glycosidic bond

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Substitution reaction, peptide bond

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of carbohydrates?

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Composed of amino acids

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Polymers of monosaccharides

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Contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

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Serve as structural components of cells

Question 29

Which type of monosaccharide has a six-membered ring structure?

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Glucose

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Fructose

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Ribose

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Deoxyribose

Question 30

What is the glycosidic bond formed between?

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Two monosaccharides

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Two amino acids

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Two nucleotides

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A monosaccharide and a fatty acid

Question 31

Which of the following is a polysaccharide that serves as a structural component of plant cell walls?

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Cellulose

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Starch

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Glycogen

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Chitin

Question 32

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Energy production and storage

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Genetic information storage

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Structural support

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Hormonal regulation

Question 33

Which of the following techniques is primarily used to analyze the structure of carbohydrates?

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Chromatography

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Electrophoresis

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Spectroscopy

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Distillation

Question 34

What is glycosylation?

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The attachment of a carbohydrate group to a protein or lipid

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The process of breaking down carbohydrates into smaller molecules

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A type of chemical reaction that involves the exchange of carbohydrates

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A metabolic pathway that produces carbohydrates

Question 35

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

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Glucose

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Starch

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Cellulose

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Glycogen

Question 36

Describe the glycosidic bond.

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The covalent bond that joins two monosaccharides

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The bond that links two amino acids in a protein

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The bond that links two nucleotides in a nucleic acid

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The bond that links a fatty acid to a glycerol molecule

Question 37

Explain the structural difference between starch and cellulose.

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Starch is a branched polymer, while cellulose is a linear polymer.

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Cellulose is a branched polymer, while starch is a linear polymer.

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Starch is a homopolymer, while cellulose is a heteropolymer.

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Cellulose is a homopolymer, while starch is a heteropolymer.

Question 38

Which of the following enzymes is involved in the breakdown of starch?

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Amylase

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Protease

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Lipase

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Nuclease

Question 39

Which of the following is a sugar alcohol?

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Sorbitol

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Glucose

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Fructose

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Sucrose

Question 40

Describe the function of glycoproteins in cell membranes.

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Providing structural support and recognition sites

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Transporting molecules across the membrane

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Catalyzing chemical reactions

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Storing energy

Question 41

Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate?

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Glycogen

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Ribose

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Galactose

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Fructose

Question 42

How do the structure and properties of cellulose contribute to its role in plant cell walls?

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Cellulose's rigid structure and hydrogen bonding provide strength to plant cell walls.

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Cellulose stores energy for the plant.

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Cellulose regulates water movement across the cell membrane.

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Cellulose protects the plant from pathogens.

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Energy storage as lipids

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Energy source

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Structural component of cell walls

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Precursor for nucleic acids

Question 44

Which of the following monosaccharides is a ketohexose?

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Fructose

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Mannose

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Galactose

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Glucose

Question 45

Which of the following polysaccharides is a branched homopolymer of glucose?

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Glycogen

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Starch

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Chitin

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Cellulose

Question 46

Which enzyme is primarily responsible for catalyzing the hydrolysis of starch into glucose?

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Amylase

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Lactase

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Sucrase

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Cellulase

Question 47

Which of the following reactions is characteristic of reducing sugars and is commonly used as a test for their presence?

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Benedict's test

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Iodine test

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Biuret test

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Ninhydrin test

Question 48

In which of the following applications are carbohydrates primarily used as thickening agents?

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Food additives

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Biofuels

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Pharmaceuticals

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Cosmetics

Question 49

Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate composed of many sugar units?

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Starch

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Fructose

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Sucrose

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Glucose

Question 50

What type of bond links two monosaccharide units together to form a disaccharide?

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Glycosidic bond

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Covalent bond

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Hydrogen bond

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Peptide bond

Question 51

Which of these carbohydrates is the primary source of energy for the human body?

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Glucose

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Fructose

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Cellulose

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Starch

Question 52

Which of the following is a characteristic of reducing sugars?

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They can donate electrons in a chemical reaction.

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They are insoluble in water.

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They are non-polar.

Question 53

One of the primary roles of carbohydrates in cells is:

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Energy storage

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Protein synthesis

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Genetic material

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Cell signaling

Question 54

What are the two main components of starch?

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Amylose and amylopectin

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Cellulose and chitin

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Glucose and fructose

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Glycogen and starch

Question 55

Which enzyme is primarily responsible for breaking down carbohydrates during digestion?

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Amylase

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Protease

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Lipase

Question 56

In the Maillard reaction, what is the role of carbohydrates?

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They react with amino acids to create flavorful compounds.

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They provide energy for the reaction.

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They act as a catalyst for the reaction.

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT a typical property of carbohydrates?

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They are insoluble in organic solvents.

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They can have different molecular weights.

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They are chiral molecules.

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They can be reducing or non-reducing.