Exploring Carbohydrates

What are the basic building blocks of carbohydrates?

• Monosaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Amino acids

• Polysaccharides

What are the different classifications of carbohydrates?

• Simple, Complex, Dietary Fiber

• Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides

• Soluble, Insoluble, Fermentable

• Natural, Processed, Added Sugars

What is the general formula for monosaccharides?

• C5H10O5

• (CH2O)n

• C3H6O3

• C6H12O6

Which carbohydrate is commonly known as table sugar?

• sucrose

• fructose

• lactose

• glucose

What type of bond links monosaccharides together?

• Peptide bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Glycosidic bond

• Ionic bond

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

• To act as a structural component in cell membranes.

• The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

• To facilitate cellular communication.

• To store genetic information.

Which of the following carbohydrates serves as a structural component in living systems?

• Starch

• Chitin

• Hyaluronic acid

• Glycogen

What is the difference between starch and glycogen?

• Starch is found only in animals, while glycogen is found only in plants.

• Starch is a plant energy storage polysaccharide, while glycogen is an animal energy storage polysaccharide, with glycogen being more highly branched than starch.

• Glycogen is a type of protein, whereas starch is a carbohydrate.

• Starch is more branched than glycogen, making it easier to digest.

Which carbohydrate is found in the cell walls of plants?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Chitin

• Cellulose

What role do carbohydrates play in cell recognition?

• Carbohydrates have no significant role in cell communication.

• Carbohydrates play a key role in cell recognition by forming specific structures on the cell surface that enable communication and interaction between cells.

• Carbohydrates are only involved in the structural integrity of the cell wall.

• Carbohydrates are primarily used for energy storage in cells.