Carbohydrates and Lipids Quiz

What are carbohydrates also known as?

• Fats

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Sugars

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

• Glucose

• Lactose

• Sucrose

• Maltose

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

• DNA replication

• Energy storage

• Hormone production

• Cell division

What type of bond forms between two monosaccharides in a disaccharide?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Peptide bond

Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

• Cellulose

• Sucrose

• Glucose

• Fructose

What is the simplest form of carbohydrates?

• Polysaccharides

• Oligosaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Monosaccharides

What is the main component of starch?

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Glucose

Which carbohydrate is known as the storage form of glucose in humans?

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Glycogen

• Chitin

What is the primary role of ribose in cells?

• Cell signaling

• Structural support

• Building block for nucleotides

• Energy storage

What type of lipid is primarily used for long-term energy storage?

• Phospholipids

• Steroids

• Fats

• Waxes