A-Level Biology: Polysaccharides Quiz

What are the polysaccharides starch, glycogen and cellulose made from?

• Glucose units

• Fatty acids

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids

Which type of glucose is glycogen made from?

• α-glucose

• γ-glucose

• δ-glucose

• β-glucose

What type of reaction forms polysaccharides?

• Hydrolysis

• Reduction

• Oxidation

• Condensation

Which polysaccharide is non-branched and made from β-glucose?

• Glycogen

• Amylopectin

• Amylose

• Cellulose

What is the main function of polysaccharides in organisms?

• Energy storage

• Protein synthesis

• Lipid metabolism

• DNA replication

Which test is used to identify non-reducing sugars?

• Benedict’s Test

• Biuret Test

• Iodine Test

• Sudan III Test

What are the two types of starch?

• Fructose and Glucose

• Sucrose and Lactose

• Glycogen and Cellulose

• Amylose and Amylopectin

What type of bond is formed between glucose units in polysaccharides?

• Ester bond

• Phosphodiester bond

• Glycosidic bond

• Peptide bond

Which process breaks down polysaccharides into monosaccharides?

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Hydrolysis

• Polymerization

Which of the following is a characteristic of amylose?

• Branched structure

• Non-branched structure

• Made from β-glucose

• Contains peptide bonds