NBS Chemistry Carbs Flashcards
How many Kcals do carbs supply per gram?
4kcal/g
What structure would contain multiple OH- (hydroxyl) groups?
Ketone
D & L configuration differ in which side the farthest asymmetrical carbon is from the keto group. If you had a D (Dextrorotatory) configuration which side would the hydroxy be on?
A. Left
B. Right
Right
What side would L (levorotatory) be associated with?
Left
L= Left
Simple carbs are sweet and contain 1-2 sugars. Which of the following are examples of simple carbs? A. Polysaccaride B. Monosaccharide C. Cellulose D. Disaccharide E. B and D
B and D
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol from glucose and converted to: A. Mannose B. Fructose C. Galactose D. Ribose
Fructose
During oxidation which of the following is TRUE: A. Decreasing positive charges B. Loss of negative charges C. Gain of electrons D. Addition of Hydrogens
Loss of negative charges
*also can be the addition of positive charges
During Reduction which of the following is TRUE: A. Decreasing positive charges B. Loss of negative charges C. Gain of electrons D. Addition of Hydrogens E. C and D
C and D
during reduction you will have a gain in electrons and additions of hydrogen
Which of the following would not raise blood glucose? A. Epinephrine B. Glucagon C. Insulin D. Growth Hormone
insulin
- the rest help to raise blood glucose levels
Which of the following is secreted from alpha cells of the pancreas in a response to low blood glucose levels? A. Epinephrine B. Glucagon C. Insulin D. Growth Hormone
Glucagon
Which of the following is secreted from Beta cells of the pancreas in a response to High blood glucose levels? A. Epinephrine B. Glucagon C. Insulin D. Growth Hormone
Insulin
T/F: Glucocorticoids and thyroxine also help to raise blood glucose levels
True
When ATP is high, would glycolysis be stimulated or inhibited?
inhibited
*you aint need no more energy
When ATP is high, would the citric acid cycle be stimulated or inhibited?
inhibited
When ATP is high, would oxidative phosphorylation be stimulated or inhibited?
inhibited