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WorksheetsCarbohydrates
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is not a function of carbohydrates?
energy production
building macromolecules
protein sparer
insulation
The first stage in the breakdown of glucose is called
Krebs Cycle
Glycolysis
Electron Transport Chain
Gluconeogenesis
The storage form of glucose in human body is called
amino acids
glucose
glycogen
fatty acids
Excess glucose is stored in what organs?
liver and muscle
muscle and bones
bones and brain
liver and colon
This is known as milk sugar
sucrose
fructose
lactose
maltose
This is also known as roughage or bulk which includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb
dietary fiber
cellulose
vitamins
lipids
This enzyme functions to hydrolyze the glycosidic bonds in starch molecules, converting complex carbohydrates to simple sugars
lipase
isomerase
protease
amylase
Galactose is a form of ...
monosaccharide
disaccharide
oligosaccharide
polysaccharide
This is a monosaccharide also known as fruit sugar
fructose
glucose
maltose
galactose
This hormone allows glucose to enter the body's cells to provide energy
growth hormone
estrogen
insulin
cortisol
