Starch

The video tutorial discusses the role of a carbohydrate as an energy store in plants and its significance in the human diet, being a major component in foods like rice, potatoes, wheat, and maize. Additionally, it highlights its industrial applications in paper manufacturing and glue production.

What is one of the primary roles of carbohydrates in plants?

• To store energy

• To provide structural support

• To absorb sunlight

• To produce oxygen

Which of the following foods is NOT a major source of carbohydrates?

• Rice

• Potatoes

• Wheat

• Chicken

Carbohydrates are a significant part of the human diet. Which of these is a common carbohydrate-rich food?

• Fish

• Maize

• Apples

• Eggs

In which industry are carbohydrates used to make glue?

• Construction

• Paper

• Automobile

• Textile

Apart from being a dietary component, carbohydrates are also used in which of the following industries?

• Electronics

• Pharmaceuticals

• Paper manufacturing

• Aerospace