Although there are many types of carbohydrates, the major examples to recognize are tested in this quiz.

First click on any graphic symbol, then try to figure out the name of the carbohydrate compound - write both the structure and the name down. Finally click and hold the drop down menu box on the left to reveal the answer. Do not be too quick to look at the answer as this defeats the purpose of the exercise.

Compound	Alpha or Beta	Static Graphic Image
Answer galactose	Answer alpha	Graphic
Answer fructose	Answer beta	Graphic
Answer deoxyribose	Answer beta	Graphic
Answer glucose	Answer alpha	Graphic
Answer fructose	Answer alpha	Graphic
Answer galactose	Answer beta	Graphic
Answer ribose	Answer beta	Graphic
Answer glucose	Answer beta	Graphic
Answer sucrose	Answer alpha	Graphic
Answer starch - amylose	Answer alpha	Graphic
Answer maltose	Answer alpha	Graphic
Answer cellulose	Answer beta	Graphic
Answer lactose	Answer beta	Graphic
Answer starch - amylopectin or glycogen	Answer alpha	Graphic