2.3 Carbohydrates

Which molecule  is contained in the cell wall of plants?

• carbohydrates
• lipids
• proteins
• nucleic acids

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In polymerization, complex molecules are formed by the joining together of

• macromolecules.
• carbohydrates.
• polymers.
• monomers.

Sugar like glucose and starch belong to what group of macromolecules?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

What is the function of a carbohydrate?

• Insulation

• A quick source of energy

• Enzymes to speed up reactions

• Holds genetic information

What is a monomer of a carbohydrate?

• monosaccharide

• amino acid

• glycerol and fatty acid

• nucleotide

What process does this picture show?

• Cellular respiration

• photosynthesis

• hydrolysis

• dehydration synthesis

Which of the following is made up of repeating subunits of Beta glucose?

• Starch

• Protein

• Fats

• Cellulose

An important carbohydrate polymer for energy storage in plants is

• lactose

• glucose

• starch

• fructose

A polymer of alpha-D-glucose found in plants has mostly 1,4 linkages and some 1,6 linkages. Which molecule fits this description?

• glycogen

• cellulose

• amylose

• amylopectin

What molecule is a polysaccharide?

• glucagon

• glycose

• glycerol

• glycogen

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