Biomolecules and Carbohydrates Quiz

Explain the characteristics of biomolecules like carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids and hormones.

Classify carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids and vitamins on the basis of their structures.

Explain the difference between DNA and RNA.

Describe the role of biomolecules in biosystem.

What are the three groups into which carbohydrates are classified based on their behavior on hydrolysis?

• Monosaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Polysaccharides

• Sugars, Non-sugars, Alcohols

• Aldoses, Ketoses, Disaccharides

• Simple, Complex, Mixed

What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

• C_x(H_2O)_y

• C_xO_y

• C_xH_yO_z

• C_xH_2O_y

What are monosaccharides?

• Carbohydrates that cannot be hydrolyzed further

• Carbohydrates that yield two to ten monosaccharide units

• Carbohydrates that yield a large number of monosaccharide units

• Carbohydrates that are sweet in taste

What are oligosaccharides?

• Carbohydrates that yield two to ten monosaccharide units

• Carbohydrates that cannot be hydrolyzed further

• Carbohydrates that yield a large number of monosaccharide units

• Carbohydrates that are sweet in taste

What are polysaccharides?

• Carbohydrates which yield a large number of monosaccharide units

• Carbohydrates that yield two to ten monosaccharide units

• Carbohydrates that cannot be hydrolyzed further

• Carbohydrates that are sweet in taste

What are reducing sugars?

• Carbohydrates which reduce Fehling’s solution and Tollens’ reagent

• Carbohydrates that yield two to ten monosaccharide units

• Carbohydrates that cannot be hydrolyzed further

• Carbohydrates which yield a large number of monosaccharide units