Exploring Carbohydrates and Sugars in Biochemistry

What are the two main types of carbohydrates?

• Organic and inorganic

• Natural and artificial

• Soluble and insoluble

• Simple and complex

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Maltose

• Lactose

What is the primary source of calories for the body?

• Galactose

• Sucrose

• Glucose

• Fructose

Which disaccharide is known as table sugar?

• Lactose

• Maltose

• Sucrose

• Fructose

What type of carbohydrate is found in soybeans?

• Galacto-oligosaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• Monosaccharides

Which enzyme breaks down starch into smaller units?

• Lactase

• Sucrase

• Maltase

• Amylase

What is the process called when glucose is stored as glycogen?

• Gluconeogenesis

• Glycolysis

• Glycogenolysis

• Glycogenesis

How many calories from carbohydrates should a healthy diet contain according to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine?

• 25-35%

• 35-45%

• 65-75%

• 45-65%

What is the general recommendation for fiber intake in a 2000 calorie diet?

• 38 grams

• 28 grams

• 18 grams

• 48 grams

What percentage of total calories should come from added sugars according to the World Health Organization?

• Less than 15%

• Less than 20%

• Less than 5%

• Less than 10%