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Carbohydrates

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Which of the following is not a function of carbohydrates?

a)

energy production

b)

building macromolecules

c)

protein sparer

d)

insulation

2.

The first stage in the breakdown of glucose is called

a)

Krebs Cycle

b)

Glycolysis

c)

Electron Transport Chain

d)

Gluconeogenesis

3.

The storage form of glucose in human body is called

a)

amino acids

b)

glucose

c)

glycogen

d)

fatty acids

4.

Excess glucose is stored in what organs?

a)

liver and muscle

b)

muscle and bones

c)

bones and brain

d)

liver and colon

5.

This is known as milk sugar

a)

sucrose

b)

fructose

c)

lactose

d)

maltose

6.

This is also known as roughage or bulk which includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb

a)

dietary fiber

b)

cellulose

c)

vitamins

d)

lipids

7.

This enzyme functions to hydrolyze the glycosidic bonds in starch molecules, converting complex carbohydrates to simple sugars

a)

lipase

b)

isomerase

c)

protease

d)

amylase

8.

Galactose is a form of ...

a)

monosaccharide

b)

disaccharide

c)

oligosaccharide

d)

polysaccharide

9.

This is a monosaccharide also known as fruit sugar

a)

fructose

b)

glucose

c)

maltose

d)

galactose

10.

This hormone allows glucose to enter the body's cells to provide energy

a)

growth hormone

b)

estrogen

c)

insulin

d)

cortisol