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Macromolecule Of Carbohydrates Flashcards

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1
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What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?

A

Monosaccharides

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2
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What are examples of monosaccharides?

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Glucose, fructose, galactose

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3
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What are the two types of polysaccharides?

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Starch and cellulose

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4
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Which type of carbohydrate is used for energy storage in plants?

A

Starch

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5
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Which type of carbohydrate is used for structural support in plants?

A

Cellulose

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6
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What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?

A

Provide energy

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7
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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

A

C6H12O6

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8
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What type of bond links monosaccharides together to form disaccharides?

A

Glycosidic bond

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9
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What is the process called when starch is broken down into glucose?

A

Hydrolysis

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10
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What is the building block of carbohydrates?

A

Monosaccharides

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11
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What is the storage form of glucose in animals?

A

Glycogen

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12
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What is the most abundant carbohydrate on Earth?

A

Cellulose

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13
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Which carbohydrate can humans not digest but is essential for digestion?

A

Fiber

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14
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What is the ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in carbohydrates?

A

1:2:1

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What are the functions of carbohydrates in the body?

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Provide energy, store energy, build macromolecules

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16
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Which type of carbohydrate is found in milk?

A

Lactose

17
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What is the sweetest monosaccharide?

A

Fructose

18
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What is the main source of dietary fiber?

A

Plants

19
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What is the process called when glucose is converted to glycogen for storage?

A

Glycogenesis

20
Q

What type of carbohydrate is commonly used as a food additive for thickening and stabilizing?

A

Starch

21
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What is the main source of energy for the brain?

A

Glucose

22
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Which type of carbohydrate is broken down into glucose during digestion?

A

Polysaccharides

23
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

A

Provide fuel for energy

24
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What is the chemical structure of carbohydrates?

A

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

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