AP Biology Carbs Quiz

David, Luna, and Ava are studying for their chemistry exam. They come across a question about the composition of carbohydrates. They know that carbohydrates contain which of the following elements?

• Carbon / Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Phosphorus

• Nitrogen

• Sulfur

Scarlett, Abigail, and Aiden are discussing the function of carbohydrates in their biology class. They conclude that carbohydrates are primarily responsible for ........

• insulation

• storing genetic information

• long-term energy storage

•  providing energy and structure

Mason and Henry are studying biochemistry. They learned that when two monosaccharides link together to form disaccharides, a specific type of bond is formed. Isla, who missed the class, asked them what this bond is called. Can you help Isla?

• glycosidic bond

• peptide bond

• ester bond

• ionic bond

Abigail, Aiden, and Ava are in a chemistry lab. They are observing a reaction where two molecules are combining to form a larger molecule with the release of a water molecule. What reaction is Abigail, Aiden, and Ava observing?

• Condensation/dehydration synthesis

• Hydrolysis

• Hydrogen Bonding

A single unit of sugar is referred to as:

• Monosaccharide
• Monocarbohydrate
• Mononutrient
• Monopolymer

What type of carbohydrate is this?

• polysaccharide
• disaccharide
• monosaccharide
• it isn't a carbohydrate

What type of carbohydrate is this?

• polysaccharide
• disaccharide
• monosaccharide
• it isn't a carbohydrate

If you string together 8 glucoses, how many water molecules will come out?

• 1
• 4
• 7
• 8

Which of the picture displays the monomer that forms carbohydrates?

• 
• 
• 

All carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ___________ratio.

• 1:2:1

• 1:3:1

• 1:1:1

• 2:1:2