Chapter 4

Which of the following carbohydrates is an end product of photosynthesis?

• glycogen

• chlorophyll

• carbon dioxide

• glucose

Carbohydrates contain

• carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus.

• carbon, sulfur, and potassium.

• carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

• carbon, helium, and sodium.

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

• two monosaccharides.

• two polysaccharides.

• one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide.

• two oligosaccharides.

What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?

• glucose

• fructose

• galactose

• glycogen

Which of the following would be the BEST choice for someone trying to reduce added sugar intake?

• cranberry juice

• half a cup of sliced strawberries

• caramel apple yogurt

• canned pears in heavy syrup

Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?

• glycogen

• pectin

• galactose

• cellulose

When fructose and glucose are bonded together, they form

• sucrose.

• maltose.

• galactose.

• lactose.

The term complex carbohydrates refers to

• monosaccharides.

• disaccharides.

• polysaccharides.

• glucose.

The storage form of glucose in animals is

• galactose.

• starch.

• glycogen.

• raffinose.

In the body, the major storage sites for glycogen are the muscles and

• liver.

• kidneys.

• gallbladder.

• pancreas.