Carbohydrates_JV

What is the main function of carbohydrate oxidation in the human body?

• Provide energy

• Store vitamins

• Regulate body temperature

• Build muscle mass

Which of the following is not a classification of carbohydrates?

• Monosaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• Proteins

• Disaccharides

What is the basis for the term 'carbohydrate'?

• CnH2nOn

• CnNn

• Cn(H2O)n

• CnCO2n

What is the main function of oligosaccharides in the human body?

• Improve digestion

• Store energy

• Build muscle mass

• Regulate body temperature

Which of the following is a polysaccharide that is a major component of the human diet?

• Starch

• Chitin

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

What is the main function of cellulose in the human body?

• Source of nutrition

• Absorb water and add bulk to stool

• Regulate body temperature

• Store energy

What is the main function of chitin in the human body?

• Give rigidity to exoskeletons

• Improve digestion

• Regulate blood sugar levels

• Build muscle mass

What is the main difference between chiral and achiral molecules?

• Chiral molecules are asymmetric, achiral molecules are symmetric

• Chiral molecules have different boiling points, achiral molecules have identical boiling points

• Chiral molecules have identical melting points, achiral molecules have different melting points

• Chiral molecules are superimposable mirror images, achiral molecules are non-superimposable mirror images

What is the maximum number of stereoisomers for a molecule with 3 chiral carbons?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2

Which of the following is a property of enantiomers?

• Identical melting points

• Different boiling points

• Different density

• Different dissociation strengths