CH 7 Questions

Question 1

Starch and glycogen are both polymers of:
  fructose. 
  L-glucose. 
  Mannose-1-phosphate. 
  sucrose. 
  D-glucose.

Answer 1

D-glucose

Question 2

The basic structure of a proteoglycan consists of a core protein and a:
  peptidoglycan. 
  lectin. 
  glycosaminoglycan. 
  lipopolysaccharide. 
  glycolipid.

Answer 2

glycosaminoglycan

Question 3

The enzyme cellulase can hydrolyze which of the following bonds?
  Alpha 1-> 6 
  Beta 1-> 6 
  Alpha 1-> 4 
  Beta 1-> 4 
  Alpha 1-> 2

Answer 3

Beta 1-> 4

Question 4

Which of the following glycosaminoglycan would you expect to find highly represented in the connective tissue of cartilage, bone, hooves, etc.?
  hyaluronic acid 
  dermatin sulfate 
  keratin sulfate 
  heparin sulfate 
  chondroitin-4-sulfate

Answer 4

keratin sulfate

Question 5

The “parent” sugar for ketoses is?:
  glyceraldehyde 
  fructose. 
  ribose. 
  dihydroxyacetone 
  glucose.

Answer 5

dihydroxyacetone

Question 6

A reducing sugar is one that ________.

Can reduce Cu2+ but not Ag+
Contains a beta (1→1) link
Has a free hemiacetal group
Makes you lose weight

Answer 6

Has a free hemiacetal group