Exploring Carbohydrates and Macromolecules

What term is used interchangeably with macromolecules?

• Liposomes

• Amino acids

• Micromolecules

• Biomolecules

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

• Enzyme production

• Structural support

• Short-term energy provision

• Long-term energy storage

What is the basic elemental ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in carbohydrates?

• 2:1:1

• 1:2:1

• 1:1:1

• 2:2:1

Which type of carbohydrate consists of two monosaccharide molecules?

• Disaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• Glycogen

• Monosaccharides

What process forms disaccharides from monosaccharides?

• Hydrolysis

• Photosynthesis

• Dehydration synthesis

• Oxidation

Which disaccharide is commonly found in milk?

• Fructose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

• Maltose

What is the primary structural component of plant cell walls?

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Glucose

• Glycogen

Which polysaccharide is used as an energy reserve in plants?

• Fructose

• Starch

• Sucrose

• Cellulose

What type of polysaccharide do animals store in their liver and muscle cells?

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Sucrose

• Starch

Which carbohydrate is indigestible by humans but aids in waste elimination?

• Sucrose

• Starch

• Glucose

• Cellulose