Biochemistry Quiz on Carbohydrates

What type of bond is formed between monosaccharides in glycoside formation?

• Hydrogen bond

• Glycosidic bond

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond

Which of the following is a reducing sugar?

• Raffinose

• Sucrose

• Starch

• Lactose

What is the glycosidic bond type in maltose?

• β(1→6)

• β(1→4)

• α(1→2)

• α(1→4)

Which disaccharide is known as milk sugar?

• Raffinose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

• Maltose

What type of reaction occurs when two monosaccharides form a glycosidic bond?

• Fermentation

• Oxidation

• Condensation

• Hydrolysis

Which of the following is a non-reducing trisaccharide?

• Sucrose

• Maltose

• Lactose

• Raffinose

What is the primary structural component of chitin?

• N-acetylglucosamine

• D-glucose

• Galactose

• Fructose

Which polysaccharide is known for its role in energy storage in animals?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Chitin

What type of glycosidic bond is found in cellulose?

• β(1→2)

• β(1→4)

• α(1→6)

• α(1→4)

Which of the following is a major structural unit of chondroitin sulfate?

• Glycosides

• Disaccharides

• Deoxy sugars

• Amino sugars