Carbohydrates

Multiple Choice

Why are carbohydrates important for our bodies?

• They provide energy and support various bodily functions.

• They are only used for building muscles.

• They have no significant role in the body.

• They are only found in junk food.

Fill in the Blanks

The smallest and most basic type of carbohydrate is called a

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of simple carbohydrates found in common foods?

• Lactose

• Sucrose

• Fructose

• Cellulose

Multiple Choice

What is glycogen used for?

• Glycogen is used for fat storage.
• Glycogen is used for energy storage.
• Glycogen is used for DNA replication.
• Glycogen is used for protein synthesis.

Open Ended

What is the role of cellulose in plants and in our diet?

Multiple Choice

What is Chitin used for?

• Chitin is used for structural support in insects.

• Chitin is used as a flavor enhancer in food products.
• Chitin is a type of protein found in muscle tissue.
• Chitin is primarily used for energy storage in plants.

Match

Exit Ticket: Match the Carb functions to the examples.

• A key energy source for living things

• Regular table sugar

• The exoskeleton of insects

• Not digestible, helps prevent constipation

• Forms a rigid layer in bacteria

Glucose

Sucrose

Chitin

Cellulose

Peptidoglycan

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Chitin

• Cellulose

• Peptidoglycan