NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Carbohydrates are mostly soluble in ____
A
protein
B
water
C
oil
D
small quantities only
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simple carbohydrates are small polar molecules, containing several –OH functional groups, which makes them hydrophilic (they dissolve well in water).

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Various hydroxyl groups are found in the structures of carbohydrates. The nature of hydroxyl groups is polar and thus, they readily dissolve in polar solvent that is water. These groups are responsible for the solubility of carbohydrates in water.

Detailed explanation-3: -(1) Unfortunately, carbohydrates are poorly soluble in almost all solvents except water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Water-soluble carbohydrates are sucrose, glucose, and fructose which are accumulated in the stem as reserves. Starch and cellulose are insoluble carbohydrates. Plants store carbohydrates in the form of starch.

Detailed explanation-5: -Carbohydrates are hydrophilic substances which are soluble in water and alcohol. The-OH groups of carbohydrates are primarily responsible for their solubility.

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