Carbohydrates

1.

Which of the following terms correctly describe(s) the molecule above?

I.

Monosaccharide

II.

Glucose

III.

Component of triglyceride

A.

I only

B.

I and II only

C.

II and III only

D.

I, II and III
(Total 1 mark)

2.

What is a role of carbohydrates in animal cells?

A.

As channels for passive transport

B.

As enzymes

C.

As energy storage

D.

As components of the animal cell wall

(Total 1 mark)

3.

Which molecule represents ribose?

A .
H

H
O H

O H

O H

C .

4.

B .

C H 2O H
O

O
H

H
O

C
H
O H

D .

H 2C

O H

H C

O H

H 2C

O H

H O H 2C

H
C

O H

O H

O H

(Total 1 mark)

Outline how monosaccharides are converted into polysaccharides.

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(Total 2 marks)

(a)

Outlinetheroleofhydrolysisintherelationshipsbetweenmonosaccharides,disaccharidesand
polysaccharides.
(4)

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