Carbohydrates Quiz

What is the main energy source for horses?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Dietary carbohydrates

• Vitamins

Which of the following are included in the class of carbohydrates?

• Amino acids

• Sugars, starch, glycogen, and cellulose

• Lipids

• Minerals

What elements make up carbohydrates?

• Carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen

• Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

• Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen

• Hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen

What is the usual ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in carbohydrates?

• C5H10O5

• C6H12O6

• C7H14O7

• C8H16O8

How are the majority of carbohydrates formed in plants?

• Through fermentation

• By photosynthesis from carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight

• By decomposition

• Through cellular respiration

What percentage of the dry matter of cereal grains is made up of carbohydrates?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 90%

What percentage of the dry matter of forage is made up of carbohydrates?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What is the storage form of glucose in horses?

• Cellulose

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Sucrose

Where are carbohydrates digested and absorbed as monosaccharides?

• Large intestine

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Liver

What is produced when carbohydrates are fermented in the large intestine?

• Monosaccharides

• VFAs

• Glucose

• Amino acids