What elements do carbohydrates contain?

Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

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What is the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen atoms in a carbohydrate?

The ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is 2:1.

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What is the general formula for a carbohydrate? 

Carbohydrates have the general formula Cx(H20)y.

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What is the main role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Carbohydrates provide an energy supply for cells.

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What is the role of glycoproteins in cellular recognition?

Glycoproteins help cells identify each other and communicate.

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Which carbohydrates can be used to make nucleic acids?

Deoxyribose and ribose.

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What are the three types of carbohydrates?

  1. Monosaccharides
  2. Disaccharides
  3. Polysaccharides

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What is the difference between a monosaccharide and a disaccharide? 

A monosaccharide is made up of one subunit, whereas a disaccharide is made up of two subunits. 

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Name 3 examples of monosaccharides. 

  1. Glucose
  2. Fructose
  3. Galactose

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What is the main function of disaccharides?

Disaccharides are used for transport. 

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What is the main function of polysaccharides?

Polysaccharides are used for storage.

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