Introduction to Carbohydrates

What is the ratio of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen atoms in carbohydrates?

• 1:1:1

• 1:2:1

• 2:1:1

• 1:1:2

What does the prefix "mono" in monosaccharide signify?

• Two units of sugar

• Many units of sugar

• One unit of sugar

• No sugar units

Which monosaccharide is the most abundant and serves as the primary energy source for cells?

• Fructose

• Galactose

• Glucose

• Maltose

How are disaccharides formed from monosaccharides?

• Through hydrolysis reactions

• Through dehydration reactions

• By breaking peptide bonds

• By forming hydrogen bonds

What is the highly branched polysaccharide that humans and animals use to store energy?

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Glycogen

• Chitin

What is the basic shape of a carbohydrate?

• The basic shape of a carbohydrate is a ring or chain structure.
• A carbohydrate is always a solid cube shape.
• The basic shape of a carbohydrate is a flat square.
• Carbohydrates are typically triangular in structure.