Why We Love Sugar

What is the scientific name for common table sugar?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

Why is sugar considered an important chemical for living things?

• It makes food taste better

• It is the primary source of energy

• It helps plants grow taller

• It prevents cavities

What process do plants use to create sugar from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide?

• Respiration

• Digestion

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

What two simpler sugar molecules combine to form sucrose?

• Glucose and galactose

• Fructose and lactose

• Glucose and fructose

• Maltose and glucose