Organic Chemistry: Carbohydrates and Lipids - SS3 Chemistry Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following is NOT a classification of carbohydrates based on the number of sugar units?
Monosaccharides
Oligosaccharides
Polysaccharides
Disaccharides
What is the general chemical formula of monosaccharides?
C6H12O6
Cn(H2O)n
C12H22O11
CnH2nO2
Which of the following is a reducing sugar?
Sucrose
Lactose
Maltose
Starch
Which of the following is a non-reducing disaccharide?
Maltose
Lactose
Sucrose
Glucose
What is the main function of cellulose in plants?
Energy storage
Structural support
Cell signalling
Enzyme regulation
Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate?
Glucose
Fructose
Glycogen
Ribose
What is the most abundant carbohydrate on Earth?
Glucose
Sucrose
Cellulose
Maltose
Which of the following is a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose?
Maltose
Lactose
Sucrose
Fructose
Which of the following is a monosaccharide that is a common source of energy for living organisms?
Fructose
Glucose
Sucrose
Lactose
Which of the following is a storage polysaccharide found in plants?
Starch
Cellulose
Chitin
Glycogen