BITSAT SERIES Biology
Carbohydrates
8 previous year questions.
Volume: 8 Ques
Yield: Medium
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2012 Chapter Questions 8 MCQs
01
PYQ 2012
medium
biology ID: bitsat-2
Complete hydrolysis of cellulose gives:
1
D-ribose
2
D-glucose
3
L-glucose
4
D-fructose
02
PYQ 2014
medium
biology ID: bitsat-2
Starch can be used as an indicator for the detection of traces of:
1
glucose in aqueous solution
2
proteins in blood
3
iodine in aqueous solution
4
urea in blood
03
PYQ 2016
medium
biology ID: bitsat-2
Fructose on reduction gives a mixture of two alcohols which are related as:
1
diastereomers
2
epimers
3
both (a) and (b)
4
anomers
04
PYQ 2016
medium
biology ID: bitsat-2
What will happen when D-(+)-glucose is treated with methanolic HCl followed by Tollenβs reagent?
1
A black ppt. will be formed
2
A red ppt. will be formed
3
A green colour will appear
4
No characteristic colour or ppt. will be formed
05
PYQ 2017
medium
biology ID: bitsat-2
Which has glycosidic linkage?
1
amylopectin
2
amylase
3
cellulose
4
all of these
06
PYQ 2020
medium
biology ID: bitsat-2
Fructose on reduction gives a mixture of two alcohols which are related as:
1
diastereomers
2
epimers
3
both (a) and (b)
4
anomers
07
PYQ 2020
medium
biology ID: bitsat-2
What will happen when D(+)-glucose is treated with methanolic HCl followed by Tollensβ reagent?
1
A black precipitate will be formed
2
A red precipitate will be formed
3
A green colour will appear
4
No characteristic colour or precipitate will be formed
08
PYQ 2021
medium
biology ID: bitsat-2
Which has glycosidic linkage?
1
amylopectin
2
amylase
3
cellulose
4
all of these
About Carbohydrates - BITSAT
Carbohydrates is a vital chapter for BITSAT aspirants. Mastering the concepts covered in this chapter is essential for securing a top rank.
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