Exploring Biomolecules: Carbohydrates and Lipids

What suffix is commonly found at the end of sugars?

• -ate

• -ose

• -ase

• -ide

What is the primary storage form of carbohydrates in animals?

• Glycogen

• Chitin

• Cellulose

• Starch

What type of bond is formed between monosaccharides during dehydration synthesis?

• Hydrogen bond

• Glycosidic linkage

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond

Which process is used to break down polysaccharides?

• Dehydration synthesis

• Condensation

• Hydrolysis

• Oxidation

What property makes lipids an effective form of long-term energy storage?

• Ionic nature

• Polarity

• Solubility in water

• Nonpolarity

Which type of fatty acid contains no double bonds?

• Saturated

• Unsaturated

• Polyunsaturated

• Monounsaturated

Which molecule is the backbone of triglycerides?

• Sterol

• Glycerol

• Fatty acid

• Phosphate

What is the main structural difference between a triglyceride and a phospholipid?

• Triglycerides are polar

• Phospholipids contain phosphate groups

• Triglycerides contain more fatty acids

• Phospholipids are fully saturated

What unique structure do sterols have?

• Branched chains

• Double bonds

• Single carbon chain

• Four carbon rings

What is the role of cholesterol in the body?

• Structural component of cell membranes

• Enzyme catalyst

• Water-soluble vitamin

• Energy storage