WorksheetsCarbohydrates Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is NOT an exception to the general formula of carbohydrates?
Acetic acid (C2H4O2)
Lactic acid (C3H6O3)
Glucose
None of the above
What is the key difference between the formation of a hemi-acetal and an acetal?
Hemi-acetal formation involves the loss of water, while acetal formation does not.
Acetal formation involves the loss of water, while hemi-acetal formation does not.
Hemi-acetal formation requires an acid catalyst, while acetal formation does not.
Acetal formation requires a base catalyst, while hemi-acetal formation does not.
In aldose sugars, which functional group is assigned position number 1?
Ketone group
Hydroxyl group
Aldehyde group
Carboxyl group
In keto sugars, which functional group is assigned position number 2?
Ketone group
Hydroxyl group
Aldehyde group
Carboxyl group
What is the significance of the table in the diagram that states "Left side goes upward, Right side goes downward"?
It determines the orientation of the hydroxyl groups in the cyclic form.
It shows the number of carbon atoms in the molecule.
It indicates the type of sugar molecule.
It explains the bonding between carbon and oxygen atoms.
What type of reaction is responsible for the conversion of the linear form of fructose into its cyclic form?
Hydrolysis
Dehydration synthesis
Cyclization
Oxidation
What is the molecular formula of glucose?
C6H12O6
C5H10O5
C6H10O5
C12H22O11
Which carbohydrate is primarily utilized by the brain for its energy requirements?
Fructose
Glucose
Sucrose
Lactose
What is the therapeutic use of mannitol, which is derived from mannose?
It is used as an energy source.
It is used as an osmotic diuretic in case of cerebral edema.
It is used to treat diabetes.
It is used to enhance protein synthesis.
Which of the following is the sweetest of all sugars?
Glucose
Sucrose
Fructose
Maltose
