Carbohydrates

What are the 3 types of carbohydrates?

• Monosaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• Pentasaccharides

Which of the following elements make-up Carbohydrates?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen 

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulfur

• Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Carbon

What is the ratio of Carbon : Oxygen : Hydrogen in Carbohydrates?

• 1:1:2

• 1:2:1

• 2:1:1

Which of the following is the building block of Carbohydrates?

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids 

• Monosaccharides

Cellulose is a polysaccharide found in animals and fungi.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Lactose is a sugar found in dairy products.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Carbohydrates come mainly from what source?

• Water

• Animal

• Plant

• Fish

M & M candy is an example of what type of carbohydrate?

• Simple Carbohydrate

• Complex Carbohydrate

• Fiber

Disaccharides and Polysaccharides must first be broken down in the body before they can be used for energy?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is NOT a monosaccharide?

• starch

• fructose

• glucose

• galactose