NFS- Chpt 2: Carbohydrates

A carbohydrate molecule is comprised of 3 elements, namely: carbon, hydrogen and __________________.

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Phosphorus

• Sulfur

Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates. Select the following option which is NOT a monosaccharide.

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Maltose

• Galactose

How much energy does 1g of carbohydrate provide?

A polysaccharide is a large carbohydrate molecule made up of more than ___________ units of monosaccharides.

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

_______________ is an example of a food that is rich in simple sugars.

• Kaya

• Brown rice

• Crackers

• Yellow noodles

Describe two functions of carbohydrates in the body.

_______________ is an example of a complex carbohydrate food.

• Papaya

• Brown sugar

• Cakes

• Sweet potato

Lactose consists of a glucose molecule bonded to a ____________ molecule.

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Galactose

• Sucrose

Which of the following is NOT an example of a polysaccharide?

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Pectin

• Sucrose

Excess carbohydrate is converted to _____________ to be stored in the liver.

• Glycogen

• Dietary fibre

• Protein

• Vitamins