CHEM210 / CHEM 210 Module 4:
(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Biochemistry | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Portage Learning
Question:
Which of the following monosaccharides is an aldose?
- -Dihydroxyacetone
- -Glyceraldehyde
- -Glucose
- -Lactose
- -Both B and C
Answer:
Both B and C, glyceraldehyde and glucose
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Question:
Lactose is made from linking galactose and glucose. When this happens,
_____.
- -Gas is eliminated
- -An anomeric carbon is formed on carbon-1
- -Water is released
- -An epimer is formed
- -An aldose is formed
Answer:
Water is released AND lactase forms by a condensation reaction
Question:
Amylose and amylopectin are both polymers of:
- α-D-glucose
- β-D-glucose
- Galactose
- Idose E
- Maltose
Answer:
- α-D-glucose
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Question:
The two monosaccharides shown below could best be described as:
- -Anomers
- -Aldoses
- -Ketoses
- -Epimers
- -Pentoses
Answer:
Epimer
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Question:
Which arrow correctly identifies the atom that will become the anomeric carbon?
Answer:
- (or the carbon at the top of the group)
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