Carbohydrate Metabolism Quiz

What is the primary energy source for cells, muscle, and the brain?

• Sucrose

• Galactose

• Fructose

• Glucose

Which enzyme is responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth?

• SGLUT-1

• Pancreatic a-amylase

• Brush border enzymes

• Salivary a-amylase

Which monosaccharide is absorbed via GLUT-5?

• Fructose

• Sucrose

• Galactose

• Glucose

What is the storage polysaccharide found within seeds and tubers?

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Maltose

• Starch

Which pathway produces NADPH and ribose-5-P?

• Pentose Phosphate Pathway

• Gluconeogenesis

• Glycogenolysis

• Glycolysis