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Mary’s College of Baliuag
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Strand
Last Name, First Name M.I.
Last Name, First Name M.I.
Points to Remember:
1. Ensure that the relationship between the protein’s structures and its function, the applications is highlighted.
TOPIC
Chitin and Cellulose
ABO Blood Typing system
Starch and Glycogen
Artificial Sweeteners
Integrated Basic Education Department
Assign in General Chemistry Nov. 2X, 2019
12 – St. Section Christian Jem Ramos
ADDITIONAL TOPICS FOR CARBOHYDRATES
Questions also to be Answered
1. Describe the difference between chitin and cellulose by probing the molecular structure of the
two.
2. What is the difference of the two in terms of function?
3. Why humans could not metabolize cellulose and ruminants and termites are able to do so?
4. What are the industrial and medical/pharmaceutical applications of chitin and cellulose?
1. In what way is the ABO typing system different from the Rh +/- scheme?
2. Discuss blood compatibility issues between donors and recipients?
3. Why is O- regarded as the universal acceptor? Why is AB+ regarded as the universal donor?
4. It is often mentioned that our phenotype is because of our genes that are expressed to form
proteins. The ABO system is based on carbohydrates. Does this notion violate our
understanding of the central dogma of molecular biology?
1. How is starch different from glycogen and how are molecular structures of glycogen and
starch different from cellulose?
2. How is glycogen generated in the body? When is it produced? When is it consumed?
3. What are the industrial and medical applications of starch?
1. Discuss the anatomy of taste bud.
2. How do artificial sweeteners trick the tongue, despite not of them are carbohydrates?
3. Present the different levels of sweetness of sugars as compared to glucose.
4. What is the importance of artificial sweeteners for consumers? Why were there some artificial
sweeteners that were already banned in the market?