Exploring Carbohydrates in Organic Chemistry

What is the process called where plants use sunlight to form glucose?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Glycolysis

Which elements are found in carbohydrates?

• Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

• Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen

What is the generic formula previously thought to represent all carbohydrates?

• C5H10O5

• C6H12O6

• CH2O

• C12H22O11

What type of sugar is glucose classified as?

• Monosaccharide

• Polysaccharide

• Oligosaccharide

• Disaccharide

What is the enzyme that digests lactose?

• Lactase

• Sucrase

• Amylase

• Maltase

What is the function of amylase in saliva?

• Breaks down fats

• Breaks down amylose into simple sugars

• Breaks down cellulose

• Breaks down proteins

What are the two polysaccharides that make up starch?

• Amylose and Amylopectin

• Cellulose and Glycogen

• Fructose and Glucose

• Lactose and Sucrose

How do humans store glucose for long-term energy?

• As cellulose

• As glycogen

• As amylopectin

• As amylose

What is the main component of plant cell walls?

• Glycogen

• Amylose

• Cellulose

• Sucrose

What happens to glucose when it is needed for energy in the body?

• It is converted to cellulose

• It is converted to sucrose

• It is stored as amylopectin

• It is broken off from glycogen and respired