QUIZ

Question 1

Nomenclature prefix 1-20

Answer 1

Meth
Eth
Prop
But
Pent
Hex
Hept
Oct
Non
Dec
Undec
Dodec
Tridec
Tetradec
Pentadec
Hexadec
Heptadec
Octadec
Nonadec
Eicos

Question 2

The simplest form of carbohydrates consisting of a single sugar molecule

Answer 2

Monosaccharides

Question 3

Monosaccharides example (3)

Answer 3

Glucose
Fructose
Galactose

Question 4

A primary energy source of cells

• Essential for cellular respiration and energy production

Answer 4

Glucose

Question 5

Found in fruits; sweeter than glucose

• provides sweetness in fruits and honey

Answer 5

Fructose

Question 6

Part of lactose, found in milk

• Combines with glucose to form lactose in milk

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Galactose

Question 7

Formed by the combination of two monosaccharides

Answer 7

Disaccharide

Question 8

Disaccharide example (3)

Answer 8

Sucrose
Lactose
Maltose

Question 9

Glucose + fructose (common table sugar)

• Commonly used as a sweetener in foods and beverages

Answer 9

Sucrose

Question 10

Glucose + galactose (found in milk)

• Provides energy in milk and dairy products

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Lactose

Question 11

Glucose + glucose (found in malted foods)

• Produced during digestion of starch and used in brewing

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Maltose

Question 12

Consist of 3-10 monosaccharides unit

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Oligosaccharides

Question 13

Under oligosaccharides

• Galactose+ glucose+ fructose (found in beans, cabbage)

• Found in legumes and can cause gas due to fermentation by gut bacteria

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Raffinose

Question 14

Long chains of monosaccharides units

Answer 14

Polysaccharide

Question 15

Example of polysaccharide (3)

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Starch
Cellulose
Glycogen

Question 16

A storage form of glucose in plants (potatoes, rice)

• Major energy source in the human diet, broken down into glucose

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Starch

Question 17

Essential amino acids (6)

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Leucine
Valine
Isoleucine
Phenylalanine
Tryptophan
Threonine

Question 18

• Important for protein synthesis and muscle repair

• Helps stimulate muscle growth and regeneration

• Involved in muscle metabolism and immune function

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Leucine
Valine
Isoleucine

Question 19

• Precursor for neurotransmitter like dopamine

• Precursor for serotonin, which regulates mood and sleep

• Important for collagen and elastin production

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Phenylalanine
Tryptophan
Threonine

Question 20

Non essential amino acids (7)

Answer 20

Asparagine
Serine
Tyrosine
Aspartic acid
Glycine
Glutamic acid

Question 21

• Involved in the synthesis of glycoproteins

• Plays a role in metabolism and the synthesis of phospholipids

• Precursor for neurotransmitter like dopamine and hormones like thyroid hormones

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Asparagine
Serine
Tyrosine

Question 22

• Participates in the urea cycle and DBA synthesis

• Involved in the synthesis of proteins, heme and collagen

• supports immune function and gut health

• Acts as a neurotransmitter and is involved in protein synthesis

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Aspartic acid
Glycine
Glutamine
Glutamic acid

Question 23

Carboxylic acids with long aliphatic chains, which can be either saturated and unsaturated

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Fatty acids

Question 24

• No double bonds

• One or more double bonds

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Saturated
Unsaturated

Question 25

Lipids containing a phosphate group and two fatty acid tails • Form the lipid bilayer of cell membranes, crucial for cell structures and function

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Phospholipids

Question 26

A waxy fat like substance found in all cells of the body TYPES : 1. LDL (low density lipoprotein) - Often referred to as "bad" cholesterol 2. HDL ( High density lipoprotein) - Known as "good" cholesterol • Essential for making hormones, Vitamin D and subtance that help digest foods

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Cholesterol

Question 27

A diverse class of organic compounds that are malleable solids at room temperature • Provide protective coatings in plants and animals

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Waxes

Question 28

The primary male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid • Key in the development of male reproductive tissues

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Testosterone

Question 29

Sex hormones responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system

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Estrogen

Question 30

A hormone involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and embryogenesis • prepares the endometrium for pregnancy, supports early pregnancy and regulate menstrual cycle

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Progesterone

Question 31

Prefix for two alkyl groups 2-20

Answer 31

Di Tri Tetra Penta Hexa Hepta Octa Nona Deca Undeca Dodeca Trideca Tetradeca Pentadeca Hexadeca Heptadeca Octadeca Nonadeca Icos