Question: Give sources and uses of carbohydrates.
Question. Describe the importance of nucleic acids.
Answer.
Nucleic acids play a vital role in cell functioning and hence for the life. DNA encodes the genetic information and transfer from generation to generations while RNA decodes and put this genetic information for the synthesis of new cells. The variation of DNA of Individual is used to identify a person from the sample of hair, skin cells or body fluid.
Question. Explain the use of dextrose in drips.
Answer
Dextrose is simple sugar and it can readily be utilized by the body. Therefore, aqueous solution of dextrose is given intravenously to patients under different conditions. 5% m/v aqueous solution (containing 5g of dextrose dissolved in 100 cm3 solution) is given to the patients which are severely dehydrated or have low blood sugar. Dextrose is also combined with many drugs for IV injections.
Question How many molecules of water are needed to allow a disaccharide to form monosaccharide? Illustrate with a chemical equation.
Answer.
A disaccharide molecule reacts with one water molecule to form two monosaccharide molecules. e.g.,
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