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Monosaccharide quiz #2 Flashcards

Monosaccharide quiz #2
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  • How are sugar molecules in living things classified?

    Sugar molecules are classified as carbohydrates.
  • Which sugar needs no digestion and can be absorbed directly into the blood? A) Glucose B) Sucrose C) Lactose D) Maltose

    A) Glucose
  • Which of the following is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

    To provide energy
  • Which carbohydrate makes up the cell walls of fungi and the exoskeletons of arthropods?

    Chitin
  • Which of the following is not a common feature of monosaccharides? A) They are simple sugars B) They have a carbonyl group C) They are complex carbohydrates D) They have multiple hydroxyl groups

    C) They are complex carbohydrates
  • Which of the following carbohydrates is used to store long-term energy in plant cells? A) Starch B) Cellulose C) Glycogen D) Chitin

    A) Starch
  • Which of the following carbohydrates is used to store energy in plant cells? A) Starch B) Cellulose C) Glycogen D) Chitin

    A) Starch
  • Which monomers make up carbohydrates?

    Monosaccharides
  • Which of the following statements best describes the structure of carbohydrates?

    Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, typically in a ratio of 1:2:1.
  • Which of these is not a monosaccharide? A) Glucose B) Fructose C) Galactose D) Sucrose

    D) Sucrose
  • Which of the following statements best describes the structure and function of a carbohydrate?

    Carbohydrates are organic compounds that provide energy and structural support.
  • Which of the following is a molecule of glucose? A) C6H12O6 B) C12H22O11 C) C5H10O5 D) C4H8O4

    A) C6H12O6
  • Which of the following best describes simple carbohydrates?

    Simple carbohydrates are sugars that consist of one or two sugar units.
  • What is the monomer of carbohydrate?

    Monosaccharides
  • How many monosaccharides can form if this polysaccharide breaks up?

    The number of monosaccharides formed depends on the length of the polysaccharide chain.
  • Which of the following molecules is a carbohydrate? A) Glucose B) Amino Acid C) Fatty Acid D) Nucleotide

    A) Glucose
  • How many carbon rings are found in a monosaccharide?

    Monosaccharides can form rings, typically containing 5 or 6 carbon atoms.
  • Which molecule has a sugar component? A) DNA B) Protein C) Lipid D) Water

    A) DNA
  • Which two of the following are the sugar monomers found in peptidoglycan? A) N-acetylglucosamine B) N-acetylmuramic acid C) Glucose D) Fructose

    A) N-acetylglucosamine, B) N-acetylmuramic acid
  • Which describes the composition of carbohydrates?

    Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
  • What simple sugar is produced during photosynthesis?

    Glucose
  • Which of the following is not a complex carbohydrate? A) Starch B) Cellulose C) Glycogen D) Glucose

    D) Glucose
  • Glycogen is which type of carbohydrate?

    Glycogen is a polysaccharide.
  • Which carbohydrate is involved in the storage of energy?

    Glycogen
  • Which monosaccharide is found abundantly in fruits? A) Glucose B) Fructose C) Galactose D) Ribose

    B) Fructose