CARBOHYDRATES

What is the general chemical formula for carbohydrates?

• Cₙ(H₂O)ₙ

• CₙHₙOₙ

• CₙH₂ₙOₙ

• C₂H₄O₂

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

• Sucrose

• Glucose

• Lactose

• Starch

What type of carbohydrate is cellulose?

• Monosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide

• Oligosaccharide

Which carbohydrate serves as the storage form of glucose in animals?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Fructose

Which enzyme starts the digestion of starches in the mouth?

• Pancreatic amylase

• Lactase

• Salivary amylase

• Sucrase

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

• Structural support

• Storage of fats

• Source of energy

• Regulation of blood pressure

How does the glycemic index (GI) measure foods?

• By their protein content.

• By how quickly they raise blood glucose levels.

• By their fiber content.

• By their fat content.

Which of the following carbohydrates is NOT digestible by humans?

• Sucrose

• Cellulose

• Lactose

• Maltose

In which part of the digestive system does the majority of carbohydrate absorption occur?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Mouth

What is the primary energy source for the brain?

• Fructose

• Glycogen

• Protein

• Glucose