Oligosaccharides Quiz

Which disaccharide consists of two glucose molecules?

• Lactose

• Maltose

• Sucrose

• Cellobiose

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which disaccharide has a β-1,4 linkage?

• Lactose

• Maltose

• Sucrose

• Isomaltose

What type of links does amylose have?

• α(1→6) links

• β(1→4) links

• α(1→4) links

• β(1→6) links

What color is characteristic and diagnostic for starch when iodine fits into the amylose helix?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

What percentage of muscle mass does glycogen constitute?

• 0.5-1%

• 1-2%

• 2-3%

• 3-4%

What are the possible branch linkages in dextrans?

• (1 → 2), (1 → 3), or (1 → 4)

• (1 → 5), (1 → 6), or (1 → 7)

• (1 → 3), (1 → 4), or (1 → 5)

• (1 → 6), (1 → 7), or (1 → 8)

What type of linkages do starch and glycogen primarily consist of?

• β(1→4) linkages

• α(1→4) linkages

• α(1→6) linkages

• β(1→6) linkages

Which polysaccharide is primarily used for storage?

• Cellulose

• Chitin

• Amylose

• Pectin

What is the most abundant natural polymer in the world?

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Chitin

• Glycogen

What is cotton primarily made of?

• Silk

• Wool

• Cellulose

• Nylon