Synthesis of Starch, Glycogen, and Lipids (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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How does the energy density of lipids compare to carbohydrates?
How does the energy density of lipids compare to carbohydrates?
More than twice the energy density
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
How many molecules are needed to produce one glucose molecule during photosynthesis?
How many molecules are needed to produce one glucose molecule during photosynthesis?
Six
What molecular formula do glucose, fructose, and galactose all share?
What molecular formula do glucose, fructose, and galactose all share?
What is released when two monosaccharides form a disaccharide?
What is released when two monosaccharides form a disaccharide?
A water molecule
Which properties do polysaccharides typically have?
Which properties do polysaccharides typically have?
Insoluble in water and tasteless
How often do branches occur in amylopectin?
How often do branches occur in amylopectin?
Every 20-24 glucose units
How frequently do branches occur in glycogen?
How frequently do branches occur in glycogen?
Every 7-11 glucose units
How many ester links form when one triglyceride molecule is synthesised?
How many ester links form when one triglyceride molecule is synthesised?
Three