WorksheetsQuiz on Dietary Carbohydrates
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the basic formula for carbohydrates?
C6H12O6
CH2O
C5H10O5
C3H6O3
Which of the following is a monosaccharide?
Sucrose
Lactose
Maltose
Glucose
What type of bond links monosaccharides in disaccharides?
Glycosidic bond
Ionic bond
Peptide bond
Hydrogen bond
Which of the following is a reducing sugar?
Cellulose
Starch
Sucrose
Lactose
What is the primary function of polysaccharides?
Energy storage
DNA replication
Hormone production
Protein synthesis
Which carbohydrate is known as milk sugar?
Glucose
Fructose
Lactose
Maltose
What is the main structural component of plant cell walls?
Cellulose
Starch
Chitin
Glycogen
Which of the following is a characteristic of oligosaccharides?
Are always sweet
Yield 3-10 monosaccharides
Yield more than 10 monosaccharides
Yield 1-2 monosaccharides
What type of carbohydrate is glycogen?
Polysaccharide
Oligosaccharide
Disaccharide
Monosaccharide
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of maltose?
Amylase
Lactase
Maltase
Sucrase
What is the primary source of energy in the human diet?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Which carbohydrate is commonly referred to as fruit sugar?
Glucose
Galactose
Fructose
Sucrose
What type of carbohydrate is sucrose classified as?
Monosaccharide
Oligosaccharide
Polysaccharide
Disaccharide
Which of the following carbohydrates is not digestible by humans?
Starch
Glycogen
Cellulose
Lactose
What is the linkage type in cellulose?
β-1,2
α-1,2
β-1,4
α-1,4
