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Chitin is a polymer of glucose but a/an ……..is attached to each molecule.
a) carboxyl group       
b) hydroxyl group
c) amino group         
d) benzyl group

c

Explanation: amino group = NH2



Which of the following is/are not digestible by human digestive system?
a) chitin                                  
b) glycogen and starch
c) cellulose                 
d) both a and c

d

Which of the following is the first and immediate source of energy?
a) carbohydrates       
b) proteins
c) nucleic acids          
d) lipids

a

Normally, human blood contains……mg of glucose per 100 ml of blood.
a) 50   
b) 100 
c) 200 
d) 400

b

Which of the following polysaccharide/s is/are stored as food reserve for future use?
a) chitin                      
b) glycogen and starch
c) cellulose                 
d) both a and c

b

Explanation: glycogen in animals and starch in plants



Which of the following polysaccharides is/are play structural roles?
a) chitin                      
b) glycogen and starch
c) cellulose                 
d) both a and c

d

Explanation: cellulose in plants and chitin in arthropods



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