B1.1.4

1. What is a monosaccharide?

• A complex lipid
• A protein polymer
• The simplest form of carbohydrate
• A nucleic acid

2. What is the role of a monosaccharide in larger carbohydrates?

• It acts as an enzyme.
• It is the monomer building block.
• It provides structural support.
• It stores genetic information.

3. What are trioses?

• 4-carbon sugars
• 5-carbon sugars
• 3-carbon sugars
• 6-carbon sugars

4. Which of the following is a pentose sugar?

• Glucose
• Fructose
• Ribose
• Galactose

5. Which of the following is a hexose sugar?

• Ribose
• Deoxyribose
• Triose
• Glucose

6. What is the typical structure of pentoses and hexoses?

• Linear chains
• Branched chains
• Ring structures
• Cubic structures

7. What atom is included in the ring structure of pentoses and hexoses?

• Nitrogen
• Sulfur
• Oxygen
• Phosphorus

8. Which monosaccharide is considered the most important?

• Fructose
• Galactose
• Glucose
• Ribose

9. What is the chemical formula of glucose?

• C5H10O5
• C12H22O11
• C6H12O6
• C3H6O3

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

10. Which property of glucose allows it to be transported in blood plasma?

• Nonpolar nature
• Large size
• Polarity
• Instability