Cell Structure and Function

What is the repeating unit of nucleic acids called?

• Amino acid
• Monosaccharide
• Fatty acid
• Nucleotide

What is the role of amylase in carbohydrate metabolism?

• Hydrolyzes cellulose
• Converts glucose to fructose
• Breaks down starch into maltose
• Synthesizes glycogen

What is the phenomenon called when the optical rotation of a sugar changes upon dissolving in water?

• Epimerization
• Tautomerism
• Anomerization
• Mutarotation

What type of glycosidic bond is found in cellulose?

• α(1→4)
• α(1→6)
• β(1→6)
• β(1→4)

Which disaccharide consists of glucose and fructose?

• Maltose
• Lactose
• Galactose
• Sucrose