Chemistry of Carbohydrates Quiz

What are the primary sources of energy for the body?

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

• Fiber

• Water

What is the primary function of glucose in cellular metabolism?

• Energy source

• Building block for proteins

• Hormonal regulator

• Fat storage

What type of bond forms between two monosaccharides?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Glycosidic linkage

• Hydrogen bond

What are oligosaccharides composed of?

• 1-2 monosaccharide units

• 3-10 monosaccharide units

• More than 10 monosaccharide units

• Only glucose

What is the primary component of plant cell walls?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Chitin

What happens to glucose in the absence of oxygen?

• Cellular respiration

• Fermentation

• Photosynthesis

• Glycolysis

What is the role of glycoproteins and glycolipids?

• Energy storage

• Cell-cell recognition

• Structural support

• Nutrient transport

What health issue is associated with carbohydrate imbalance?

• Diabetes mellitus

• Hypertension

• Obesity

• Heart disease

What is the significance of chirality in sugars?

• It affects taste

• It influences enzyme specificity

• It determines energy content

• It impacts storage

What is glycosylation?

• A type of carbohydrate

• A reaction where a carbohydrate attaches to another functional group

• A method of energy storage

• A process of fermentation