Carbohydrates Quiz Review

What are the three types of carbohydrates?

• proteins, fats, and vitamins

• sugars, starches, and fibers

• minerals, water, and antioxidants

• enzymes, hormones, and neurotransmitters

Which type of carbohydrate is composed of a single sugar molecule?

• Polysaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Oligosaccharide

• Monosaccharide

Give an example of a monosaccharide.

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

What is the difference between monosaccharides and disaccharides?

• Monosaccharides and disaccharides are the same thing.

• Monosaccharides are only found in plants, while disaccharides are only found in animals.

• Monosaccharides are single sugar molecules, while disaccharides are made up of two sugar molecules joined together.

• Monosaccharides are made up of two sugar molecules joined together, while disaccharides are single sugar molecules.

Which type of carbohydrate is composed of two sugar molecules?

• disaccharide

• polysaccharide

• monosaccharide

• oligosaccharide

Give an example of a disaccharide.

• fructose

• sucrose

• glucose

• maltose

What is the main function of polysaccharides?

• The main function of polysaccharides is to regulate body temperature.

• The main function of polysaccharides is to facilitate cell communication.

• The main function of polysaccharides is to store genetic information.

• The main function of polysaccharides is to provide energy and structural support.

Name a polysaccharide found in plants.

• Chitin

• Cellulose

• Glycogen

• Starch

Name a polysaccharide found in animals.

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Chitin

• Starch

What is dehydration synthesis?

• Dehydration synthesis is a chemical reaction that involves the gain of a water molecule from the reacting molecule.

• Dehydration synthesis is a chemical reaction that involves the loss of an oxygen molecule from the reacting molecule.

• Dehydration synthesis is a chemical reaction that involves the loss of a water molecule from the reacting molecule.

• Dehydration synthesis is a chemical reaction that involves the gain of a hydrogen molecule from the reacting molecule.