Carbohydrates & Dietary Fibre

Which of the following are examples of monosaccharides?

• glucose and fructose

• lactose and galactose

• glucose and sucrose

• maltose and sucrose

Which of the following are examples of disaccharides?

• sucrose and lactose

• glucose and fructose

• galactose and maltose

• fructose and glucose

Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

• starch

• glucose

• fructose

• galactose

Which of the following is not an example of polysachharide?

• pectin

• starch

• cellulose

• maltose

Which of the following is a characteristic of polysaccharides?

• They are soluble in water

• They are made up of many monosaccharide units

• They have a sweet taste

• They are used for energy storage in animals

Which of the following simple carbohydrates is not found in fruits?

• Lactose

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Sucrose

Which of the following is a common source of dietary fiber?

• white bread

• oats

• honey

• table sugar

Which of the following is a characteristic of simple carbohydrates?

• They are complex molecules

• They provide quick energy

• They are high in fiber

• They are found only in processed foods

Which of the following elements is not found in carbohydrates?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

Which of the following is a common characteristic of disaccharides?

• They consist of two monosaccharide units

• They are insoluble in water

• They are used primarily for energy storage

• They are found only in dairy products