Carbohydrates and Metabolism Quiz

What is the binding curve shape for Myoglobin (Mb)?

• Exponential

• Linear

• Sigmoidal

• Hyperbolic

Which vitamin is required for the formation of hydroxyproline?

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin A

What is the general formula for a monosaccharide?

• C12H22O11

• CnH2nOn

• C5H10O5

• C6H12O6

Which two sugars is lactose composed of?

• D Galactose + D Glucose

• D Glucose + D Glucose

• D Galactose + D fructose

• D Glucose + D Fructose

Which enzyme cleaves lactose?

• Sucrase

• Amylase

• Lactase

• Maltase

What is the main function of ATP in cells?

• Genetic information storage

• Signal transduction

• Energy currency

• Structural support

What is the repeating sequence in collagen?

• X-Hyp-Gly

• X-Pro-Gly

• X-Gly-Hyp

• X-Gly-Pro

What is the term for carbohydrates that differ in stereochemistry only at the anomeric carbon?

• Anomers

• Diastereomers

• Enantiomers

• Epimers

What is the main storage form of glucose in plants?

• Sucrose

• Cellulose

• Starch

• Glycogen

What is the process of breaking down large molecules into smaller ones called?

• Catabolism

• Photosynthesis

• Anabolism

• Metabolism