Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Carbohydrates, Cellulose, Glycogen, Starch, Heparin, Agar- Agar, Polysaccharides, Monosaccharides, Benedict's Test, Disaccharides, Starch Test, Hexoses and, Ketoses
Important Questions on Carbohydrates

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Benedict's Test is used for testing _____. (protein, sugars, fat, nucleic acid)

Benedict's test is used for detecting the presence of protein in a given solution.



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Agar-agar forms the supporting structure in the _____ of red algae. (cell membrane, cell wall, nuclear membrane, chloroplast)


Cellulose fibers resemble the protein structure in the form of beta-turns.




Write about the different types of carbohydrates and their significance.


Choose the correct statements
I) Inulin is a polymer of glucose
II) Cellulose does not contain complex helices
III) Starch is a polymer with helical secondary structure
IV) Store house of energy in animal tissue is glycogen




Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe cellulose?

Cellulose is made up of which of the following carbohydrates?

