Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of monosaccharides?

Accepted Answer

They are the simplest form of carbohydrates.

Question 2

What is the general chemical formula for a monosaccharide?

Accepted Answer

$C_nH_{2n}O_n$

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a pentose sugar?

Accepted Answer

Ribose

Question 4

A hexose sugar contains how many carbon atoms?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 5

Which of the following is a hexose sugar commonly found in fruits?

Accepted Answer

Fructose

Question 6

Which monosaccharide is a key component of nucleic acids?

Accepted Answer

Ribose

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a property of monosaccharides?

Accepted Answer

They are always found as polymers.

Question 8

Which of the following is the correct formula for glucose?

Accepted Answer

$C_6H_{12}O_6$

Question 9

Which monosaccharide is commonly found in milk?

Accepted Answer

Galactose

Question 10

Which of the following is a common misconception about monosaccharides?

Accepted Answer

They are always sweet-tasting.

Question 11

Which of the following is a pentose sugar found in nucleic acids?

Accepted Answer

Ribose

Question 12

Which of the following sugars is a hexose and is found in fruits?

Accepted Answer

Fructose

Question 13

Which of the following is a property of monosaccharides?

Accepted Answer

They are sweet-tasting.

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct formula for a pentose sugar?

Accepted Answer

$C_5H_{10}O_5$

Question 15

Which of the following is a hexose sugar found in milk?

Accepted Answer

Galactose

Carbohydrates: Monosaccharides and Classification

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