Table of contents

1. Introduction to Biochemistry4h 34m
2. Water3h 23m
3. Amino Acids8h 10m
4. Protein Structure10h 4m
5. Protein Techniques14h 5m
6. Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics13h 38m
7. Enzyme Inhibition and Regulation 8h 42m
8. Protein Function 9h 41m
9. Carbohydrates7h 49m
10. Lipids5h 49m
11. Biological Membranes and Transport 6h 37m
12. Biosignaling9h 45m
Review 1: Nucleic Acids, Lipids, & Membranes2h 47m
Review 2: Biosignaling, Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, & PP-Pathway3h 12m
Review 3: Pyruvate & Fatty Acid Oxidation, Citric Acid Cycle, & Glycogen Metabolism2h 26m
Review 4: Amino Acid Oxidation, Oxidative Phosphorylation, & Photophosphorylation1h 48m

1. Introduction to Biochemistry

Carbohydrates

Biochemistry

1. Introduction to Biochemistry

Carbohydrates

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Multiple Choice

Which term is used to refer to a simple sugar?

Disaccharide

Monosaccharide

Polysaccharide

Oligosaccharide

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Step 1: Understand the question. The problem is asking for the term used to refer to a simple sugar. This requires knowledge of carbohydrate classification in biochemistry.

Step 2: Recall the definition of a monosaccharide. Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar unit. Examples include glucose, fructose, and galactose.

Step 3: Differentiate between the other terms provided in the options. Disaccharides consist of two sugar units (e.g., sucrose), polysaccharides are long chains of sugar units (e.g., starch), and oligosaccharides are short chains of sugar units (typically 3-10). None of these are simple sugars.

Step 4: Match the correct term to the definition of a simple sugar. Based on the explanation, the term 'monosaccharide' fits the description of a simple sugar.

Step 5: Confirm your understanding by reviewing examples of monosaccharides and their role in biochemistry, such as their function as building blocks for more complex carbohydrates.