Carbohydrate Check

Carbohydrates are composed of

• Carbon, Oxygen, and Nitrogen in a 1:2:1 ratio
• Carbon, Oxygen, and Nitrogen in a 1:3:1 ratio
• Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio
• Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen in a 1:3:1 ratio

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

 The molecules shown can best be described as ...

• Monosaccharides
• Disaccharides
• Polysaccharides
• Polymers

A carbohydrate composed of two units, such as lactose or sucrose, is called a ...

• Monosaccharide
• Disaccharide
• Polysaccharide
• Polymer

This picture shows three different moleucles; starch , cellulose, and glycogen.  Which statement summarizes these molecules?

• All of these molecules are monomers that are more specifically called a monosaccharide.
• All of these molecules are polymers that are more specifically called polysaccharides.
• All of these molecules are made of different monomers.
• All of these molecules are proteins that are called polysaccharides.

Which is a function of a carbohydrate?

• Pass on genetic traits.
• Store energy to be used long term.
• Provide quick energy
• Relay messages through the body.