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Which is NOT a major type of carbohydrate?

A. Monosaccharides

B. Disaccharides

C. Pentasaccharides

D. Polysaccharides

Answer Explanation:

There are four major types of carbohydrates: monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides (mono- means one) are made up of one sugar molecule, while disaccharides (di- means two) are made up of two sugar molecules. Oligosaccharides (oligo- means few) are usually less than a dozen sugar molecules, while polysaccharides (poly-means many) are usually more than a dozen sugar molecules.

Pentasaccharides are not a type of carbohydrate.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science

  • Q #1: What is the role of ribosomes?

    A. Make proteins

    B. Waste removal

    C. Transport

    D. Storage

    Answer Explanation

    A ribosome is a structure of eukaryotic cells that makes proteins.

  • Q #2: Which of the following molecules exhibits ionic bonding?

    A. NaCl

    B. CO2

    C. C6H12O6

    D. H2O

    Answer Explanation

    Sodium chloride exhibits lonic bonding due to the attraction between Na+ ions and Cl- ions.

    Typically, elements on the opposite sides of the periodic table (a metal and a nonmetal) form ionic bonds. Carbon dioxide, water, and glucose exhibit covalent bonding. Typically, elements on the same side of the periodic table (two or more nonmetals) form covalent bonds.

  • Q #3: Which of the following answers shows CH4 +2O2=CO2 +H2O as balanced?

    A. CH4 + 2O2 = 2CO2 + 2H2O

    B. 2CH4 + 4O2 = 2CO2 + H2O

    C. 2CH4 + O2 = 2CO2 + H2O

    D. CH4 + 2O2 = CO2 + 2H2O

    Answer Explanation

    For the formula CH4 + 2O2 = CO2 + H2O to be balanced there must be an equal number of molecules on both the reactant and product sides. In this case, for the formula to be balanced, a coefficient of a 2 needs to be placed in front of the O2 and the H2O molecules. This would make both the reactant and product sides have one carbon, four hydrogens, and four oxygens