Types of Carbohydrates

Practice Questions

MCAT Biology › Types of Carbohydrates

Questions
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1

Which of the following carbohydrates is created in animals, but not in plants?

2

Drain cleaners a common household staple, used to open clogged drains in bathtubs and sinks. Human hair is a common culprit that clogs pipes, and hair is made predominately of protein. Drain cleaners are effective at breaking down proteins that have accumulated in plumbing. Drain cleaners can be either acidic or basic, and are also effective at breaking down fats that have accumulated with proteins.

A typical reaction—reaction 1—which would be expected for a drain cleaner on contact with human hair, would be as follows in an aqueous solution:

Pic_1

Another reaction that may occur, reaction 2, would take place as follows in an aqueous solution:

Pic_2

In contrast to the proteins in Reactions 1 and 2, the body uses carbohydrates __________.

3

Which of the following statements is true concerning glucose?

4

Which of the following accurately describes glucose?

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