1. Introduction to Biochemistry

Which of the following is NOT an example of a carbohydrate?

Which category of carbon-based molecules includes sugars and starches?

Which of the following is a difference between glucose and fructose?

Which macromolecule would you want to eat before starting a workout to provide immediate energy?

Which three types of atoms are found in both carbohydrates and lipids?

Which suffix is commonly found at the end of the names of most sugars (carbohydrates)?

Which of the following alternative sweeteners is synthesized from sucrose?

Which of the following polysaccharides is more concentrated in starch?

Consider the figure shown below. What one characteristic is shared by sucrose and maltose?

Which of the following best explains how dietary fiber differs from starches in terms of human digestion?

Which class of macromolecules consists primarily of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio close to 1:2:1?

Which of the following are the monomers that make up carbohydrates?

Which of the following best describes the structures of carbohydrates?

Which statement accurately describes the properties of maltose?

Compared to carbohydrates and lipids, which of the following macromolecules is least likely to be used as a primary energy source in cells?