Carbohydrate Monomers and Polymers Quiz

What is the main structural difference between Alpha (α) glucose and Beta (β) glucose?

• The position of the hydroxyl group (OH) on the first carbon

• The number of carbon atoms

• The number of hydrogen atoms

• The presence of a double bond

In the diagram, which functional group is involved in forming the glycosidic bond?

• Carboxyl group

• Hydroxyl group

• Amino group

• Phosphate group

Which of the following elements is NOT present in the carbohydrate monomers shown in the diagram?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Sucrose

• Galactose

Which of the following is NOT a property of sucrose?

• Taste sweet

• Easily broken down by hydrolysis

• More soluble than monosaccharides

• Less soluble than monosaccharides

Which of the following is NOT a polysaccharide?

• Glycogen

• Chitin

• Cellulose

• Glucose

Which type of glucose is used to make starch?

• BETA glucose

• ALPHA glucose

• GAMMA glucose

• DELTA glucose

What is the meaning of "Amylose" in the context of starch?

• A type of protein

• A type of lipid

• A type of polysaccharide

• A type of nucleic acid

Which of the following best describes the structure of starch?

• Linear and branched

• Only linear

• Only branched

• Circular

Which of the following is a characteristic of polysaccharides?

• They are simple sugars

• They are made up of many saccharides

• They are made up of amino acids

• They are made up of fatty acids