Carbohydrates Quiz

What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

• C6(H2O)6

• C3(H2O)3

• Cn(H2O)n

• C12H22O11

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

• Sucrose

• Lactose

• Glucose

• Maltose

What type of bond forms between monosaccharides in disaccharides?

• Ionic bond

• Peptide bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Glycosidic bond

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

• Galactose

• Fructose

• Lactose

• Mannose

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

• Providing structure

• Providing energy

• Transporting oxygen

• Storing genetic information

Which carbohydrate is known for its role in energy storage in plants?

• Cellulose

• Glycogen

• Chitin

• Starch

What distinguishes α-glucose from β-glucose?

• Number of carbon atoms

• Orientation of the hydroxyl group

• Presence of a phosphate group

• Type of glycosidic bond

Which of the following is a pentose sugar?

• Ribose

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Galactose

What is the process called when two monosaccharides join to form a disaccharide and remove water?

• Dehydration synthesis

• Condensation reaction

• Hydrolysis

• Fermentation

Which carbohydrate is a major component of plant cell walls?

• Chitin

• Glycogen

• Starch

• Cellulose