Multiple Choice
Which of the following are examples of carbohydrates?
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1. Introduction to Biochemistry
Carbohydrates
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Which suffix is commonly used to indicate that a chemical compound is a sugar?
A
-ine
B
-ose
C
-ase
D
-ate
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Understand that the question is asking about the suffix commonly used to identify sugars in biochemistry.
Recall that sugars, also known as carbohydrates, are often named with a specific suffix to distinguish them from other types of molecules.
Note that the suffix '-ose' is widely used in biochemistry to indicate sugars, such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose.
Review the other options: '-ine' is often used for amino acids or alkaloids, '-ase' is used for enzymes, and '-ate' is used for salts or esters of acids.
Conclude that the correct suffix for sugars is '-ose', as it is the standard naming convention in biochemistry.
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