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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
  • What 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 carbohydrate is used to store long-term energy in plant cells?
    Starch
  • Which carbohydrate is used to store energy in plant cells?
    Starch
  • Which monomers make up carbohydrates?
    Monosaccharides
  • What is the typical atomic composition and ratio 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
  • What are the structure and function of carbohydrates?
    Carbohydrates are organic compounds that provide energy and structural support.
  • What is the molecular formula of glucose?
    C6H12O6
  • What defines 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 molecule is a carbohydrate?
    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 molecule is not a complex carbohydrate?
    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