AP Biology Carbohydrates Quiz

What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?

• polysaccharide

• disaccharide

• monosaccharide

• lipid

Which type of carbohydrate is made up of a single sugar unit?

• polysaccharide

• disaccharide

• monosaccharide

• oligosaccharide

Name the monosaccharide that is the primary source of energy in the human body.

• sucrose

• glucose

• lactose

• fructose

What is the main function of glycogen in animals?

• Production of ATP

• Synthesis of proteins

• Storage of glucose

• Transport of oxygen

Which polysaccharide is the main structural component of plant cell walls?

• starch

• glycogen

• chitin

• cellulose

What is the primary function of starch in plants?

• Transport of nutrients

• Storage of glucose

• Protection against pathogens

• Regulation of water balance

Which type of carbohydrate is commonly known as blood sugar?

• fructose

• glucose

• sucrose

• lactose

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Name the polysaccharide that serves as the storage form of glucose in animals.

• starch

• glycogen

• cellulose

• chitin

What is the primary function of cellulose in plants?

• Energy storage

• Transportation of nutrients

• Protection against pathogens

• Structural support

Which type of carbohydrate is commonly found in fruits and honey?

• fructose

• sucrose

• glucose

• lactose