Carbohydrates Quiz

Noah is studying different types of food in his nutrition class. What are carbohydrates classified based on?

• Color

• Chemical structure

• Taste

• Size

During a biology class, Grace asked her classmates, "Which of the following is a monosaccharide?"

• Sucrose

• Lactose

• Glucose

• Maltose

During a nutrition class, Olivia learns about the main function of carbohydrates in the body. What is it?

• Building muscles

• Energy production

• Regulating temperature

• Producing hormones

During a science class, Daniel asked, "Which disaccharide is found in milk?"

• Maltose

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

During a biology class, Emma learns about the role of carbohydrates in the human body. What is starch primarily used for in the body?

• Protein synthesis

• Energy storage

• Building DNA

• Fat metabolism

During a nutrition class, Elijah asked, "Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?"

• Energy storage

• Building macromolecules

• Producing enzymes

• Sparing protein

Noah is trying to improve his diet to avoid constipation. What type of fiber should he focus on?

• None of the above

• Soluble fiber

• Insoluble fiber

• Both types of fiber

Aiden is studying carbohydrates in his biology class. He learns that some carbohydrates are known as double sugars. Which carbohydrate is he referring to?

• Galactose

• Sucrose

• Fructose

• Glucose

Emma has just finished a big meal rich in carbohydrates. What happens to the excess carbohydrates in her body?

• They are excreted

• They are converted to glycogen

• They are turned into fat

• They are used immediately

Anika is trying to improve her diet and wants to know which of the following is a source of soluble fiber?

• Cell walls of vegetables

• Oats

• Skin of fruits

• Bran of cereals