Carbohydrates and Biofuels

What is the most common type of organic compound?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

• Sucrose

• Starch

• Glucose

• Cellulose

What is the main function of complex carbohydrates?

• Storing energy

• Transporting oxygen

• Building cell membranes

• Catalyzing chemical reactions

Which complex carbohydrate is used by plants to store energy?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Chitin

What is the chemical formula of glucose?

• C6H12O6

• C12H22O11

• C5H10O5

• C10H20O10

What is the function of glycogen in animals?

• Forming cell walls

• Storing energy

• Building exoskeletons

• Transporting nutrients

Which monosaccharide is mostly found in fruits?

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

What is the main function of cellulose in plants?

• Storing energy

• Forming cell walls

• Building exoskeletons

• Transporting nutrients

What is the chemical formula of sucrose?

• C6H12O6

• C12H22O11

• C5H10O5

• C10H20O10

Which complex carbohydrate is used by some animals to form an external skeleton?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Chitin