Carbohydrates quiz #3 Flashcards
Carbohydrates quiz #3
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What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of RNA?
Ribose sugar forms part of the RNA backbone. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of nucleotides?
Carbohydrates provide the sugar component essential for nucleotide structure. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of polysaccharides?
Carbohydrates are the repeating units that make up polysaccharides. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of monosaccharides?
Monosaccharides are the basic building blocks of carbohydrates. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of oligosaccharides?
Oligosaccharides are short chains of monosaccharides involved in cell recognition and signaling. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of glycosidic bonds?
Glycosidic bonds link monosaccharide units in oligo- and polysaccharides. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of energy storage molecules?
Carbohydrates like starch and glycogen store energy for later use. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of structural molecules?
Carbohydrates like cellulose, chitin, and peptidoglycan provide structural support. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of recognition molecules?
Carbohydrates on cell surfaces act as recognition molecules for cell-cell interactions. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of signaling molecules?
Carbohydrates participate in cell signaling through glycoproteins and glycolipids. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of metabolic intermediates?
Carbohydrates serve as intermediates in metabolic pathways. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of metabolic pathways?
Carbohydrates are central to energy production and biosynthetic pathways. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of biosynthetic pathways?
Carbohydrates provide building blocks for the synthesis of other biomolecules. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of catabolic pathways?
Carbohydrates are broken down to release energy in catabolic pathways. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of anabolic pathways?
Carbohydrates are synthesized and used to build complex molecules in anabolic pathways. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of cellular respiration?
Carbohydrates like glucose are oxidized to produce ATP during cellular respiration. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of photosynthesis?
Carbohydrates are synthesized from CO2 and H2O during photosynthesis. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of fermentation?
Carbohydrates are broken down anaerobically to produce energy during fermentation. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of metabolic regulation?
Carbohydrates regulate metabolic pathways through feedback mechanisms. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of enzyme activity?
Carbohydrates can act as substrates or regulators of enzyme activity. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of coenzymes?
Carbohydrates are components of some coenzymes, aiding in enzymatic reactions. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of vitamins?
Some vitamins contain carbohydrate-derived structures essential for their function. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of hormones?
Some hormones are glycoproteins, with carbohydrate components affecting their activity. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of immune response?
Carbohydrates on cell surfaces are involved in immune recognition and response. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of blood group antigens?
Carbohydrate chains on cell surfaces determine blood group antigens. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of extracellular matrix?
Carbohydrates contribute to the structure and function of the extracellular matrix. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of connective tissue?
Carbohydrates like glycosaminoglycans provide structural support in connective tissue. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of cartilage?
Carbohydrates in proteoglycans provide resilience and support in cartilage. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of bone?
Carbohydrates in proteoglycans contribute to the structure and function of bone. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of tendons?
Carbohydrates in proteoglycans provide structural support in tendons. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of ligaments?
Carbohydrates in proteoglycans provide structural support in ligaments. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of skin?
Carbohydrates in glycoproteins and proteoglycans contribute to skin structure and function. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of mucus?
Carbohydrates in mucins provide viscosity and protective functions in mucus. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of saliva?
Carbohydrates in glycoproteins contribute to the lubricating properties of saliva. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of tears?
Carbohydrates in glycoproteins contribute to the protective and lubricating properties of tears. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of digestive enzymes?
Carbohydrates can be part of glycoproteins, affecting enzyme stability and function. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of transport proteins?
Carbohydrates attached to transport proteins can affect their stability and localization. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of receptor proteins?
Carbohydrates on receptor proteins are involved in ligand binding and cell signaling. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of antibodies?
Carbohydrates on antibodies affect their stability and immune function. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the structure of hormones?
Carbohydrates in glycoprotein hormones affect their activity and stability.
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