Polysaccharides Quizizz

What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

• Cn(H2O)n

• CO2

• H2O

• CH4

Which monosaccharide is considered the most important sugar in our diet?

• Glucose

• Galactose

• Ribose

• Fructose

What type of bond is formed when two monosaccharides are joined together to form a disaccharide?

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Ionic bond

• Glycosidic bond

What is NOT the function of peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls?

• Energy storage

• Structural support

• Osmotic lysis protection

• Strength to cell wall

Which type of linkage is present in cellulose?

• α(1→4)

• β(1→4)

• α(1→6)

• β(1→6)

What is the main food storage polysaccharide for plants?

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Chitin

• Starch

What is the primary function of glycogen in animals?

• Energy storage

• Cell structure

• Enzyme activation

• Signal transduction

Which polysaccharide is found in the exoskeleton of arthropods?

• Cellulose

• Chitin

• Starch

• Glycogen

Which type of linkage is present in starch?

• α(1→4)

• β(1→4)

• α(1→6)

• β(1→6)

Which polysaccharide is found in the cell walls of fungi?

• Cellulose

• Chitin

• Starch

• Glycogen