Carbohydrates Quiz

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in humans?

• Regulates body temperature

• Transports oxygen

• Acts as a hormone

• Provides energy

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

• Sucrose

• Lactose

• Glucose

• Maltose

What type of bond links two monosaccharides to form a disaccharide?

• Ionic bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Peptide bond

• Glycosidic linkage

Which carbohydrate is known as 'milk sugar'?

• Maltose

• Glucose

• Lactose

• Fructose

What is the main storage form of glucose in animals?

• Glycogen

• Chitin

• Cellulose

• Starch

Which of the following is a characteristic of oligosaccharides?

• Contains three to ten monosaccharide units

• Contains two monosaccharide units

• Contains many monosaccharide units

• Contains one monosaccharide unit

What is the structural component of plant cell walls?

• Cellulose

• Chitin

• Starch

• Glycogen

Which test is used to identify reducing sugars?

• Bial’s Test

• Molisch Test

• Seliwanoff’s Test

• Anthrone Test

What type of carbohydrate is starch classified as?

• Polysaccharide

• Monosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Oligosaccharide

Which of the following carbohydrates is a homopolysaccharide?

• Sucrose

• Raffinose

• Cellulose

• Lactose