Starches Quiz post assessment

What is the primary function of starches in plants?

• Water absorption

• Photosynthesis facilitation

• Protein synthesis

• Storage of energy

Name two common sources of starches in the human diet.

• Fruits and nuts

• Legumes and seeds

• Meat and dairy

• Grains and starchy vegetables

What enzyme is responsible for breaking down starches in the digestive system?

• Cellulase

• Protease

• Lipase

• Amylase

How are starches different from sugars?

• Starches are made up of multiple sugar molecules bonded together, while sugars are made up of one or two sugar molecules.

• Starches are found in fruits, while sugars are found in grains.

• Starches are made up of one sugar molecule bonded together, while sugars are made up of multiple sugar molecules.

• Starches are simple carbohydrates, while sugars are complex carbohydrates.

Explain the process of gelatinization in starches.

• Starch granules absorb water, swell, and burst when heated in the presence of water.

• The process of gelatinization in starches does not require water.

• Gelatinization in starches involves a reduction in volume when heated.

• Starch granules evaporate when heated in the presence of water.