Carbohydrates Quiz

What is the general molecular formula of carbohydrates?

• CnH2nOn

• CnH2n+2

• CnH2n-2

• CnH2O

Which process involves the removal of a water molecule to form macromolecules?

• Hydrolysis

• Dehydration synthesis

• Oxidative phosphorylation

• Glycolysis

What are the primary functions of carbohydrates in cells?

• Protein synthesis and energy storage

• Energy source, cell-cell interactions, and structural protection

• Lipid transport and nucleic acid storage

• Enzyme regulation and ATP synthesis

Which of the following is NOT a monosaccharide?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Maltose

• Ribose

What type of bond is formed between two monosaccharides in a disaccharide?

• Hydrogen bond

• Glycosidic bond

• Ionic bond

• Peptide bond

Which carbohydrate is the primary energy storage form in humans?

• Cellulose

• Glycogen

• Starch

• Ribose

What is the role of glycogen synthase?

• Breakdown of glycogen

• Synthesis of glycogen

• Conversion of glucose to ATP

• Transport of glucose into cells

Which of the following triggers glycogenolysis?

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• ATP

• Ribose

What is the net gain of ATP from glycolysis per glucose molecule?

• 4 ATP

• 2 ATP

• 1 ATP

• 0 ATP

Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cytosol

• Ribosome