Complex Carbohydrates Quiz

What are examples of complex carbohydrates mentioned in the document?

• Starches, Cellulose, Gums, and Pectins

• Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, and Lactose

• Proteins, Lipids, Vitamins, and Minerals

• Water, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, and Nitrogen

What are complex carbohydrates also known as?

• Monosaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Lipids

Why are complex carbohydrates called polysaccharides?

• They are composed of a single sugar unit

• They are composed of many sugar units

• They are composed of amino acids

• They are composed of fatty acids

What is another term used to describe polysaccharides?

• Micromolecules

• Macromolecules

• Nanomolecules

• Biomolecules

What do macromolecules contain?

• Tens of atoms

• Hundreds or thousands of atoms

• A single atom

• No atoms

Why are complex carbohydrates more difficult for the body to break down compared to simple carbohydrates?

• They are made from fewer sugars bonded together.

• They are made from many sugars bonded together.

• They contain less fiber.

• They digest faster.

What is one benefit of complex carbohydrates in terms of blood sugar levels?

• They cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.

• They cause a gradual increase in blood sugar.

• They decrease blood sugar levels immediately.

• They have no effect on blood sugar levels.

How do complex carbohydrates provide energy compared to simple carbohydrates?

• They provide less energy.

• They provide more lasting energy.

• They provide energy more quickly.

• They provide energy only during exercise.

Why are complex carbohydrates considered a good option for weight control?

• They are lower in fiber.

• They digest more quickly.

• They are more filling.

• They contain fewer nutrients.

Which of the following is a type of complex carbohydrate found in foods?

• Glucose

• Starch

• Fructose

• Sucrose