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Types of Carbohydrates

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are simple sugars also known as?

a)

Proteins and lipids

b)

Monosaccharides and disaccharides

c)

Polysaccharides and oligosaccharides

d)

Vitamins and minerals

2.

Name a common disaccharide found in sugar.

a)

maltose

b)

glucose

c)

sucrose

d)

lactose

3.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

a)

To store vitamins and minerals in the body.

b)

The primary function of carbohydrates in the body is to provide energy.

c)

To build muscle tissue.

d)

To regulate body temperature.

4.

Which carbohydrate is known as table sugar?

a)

Sucrose

b)

Glucose

c)

Fructose

d)

Lactose

5.

What type of carbohydrate is starch classified as?

a)

Fiber

b)

Polysaccharide

c)

Disaccharide

d)

Monosaccharide

6.

Name a polysaccharide that is found in plant cell walls.

a)

Starch

b)

Glycogen

c)

Cellulose

d)

Chitin

7.

What is the main source of energy for the brain?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Proteins

c)

Fatty acids

d)

Glucose

8.

Which sugar is found in milk?

a)

Sucrose

b)

Glucose

c)

Lactose

d)

Fructose

9.

What type of carbohydrate is glycogen?

a)

Monosaccharide

b)

Polysaccharide

c)

Oligosaccharide

d)

Disaccharide

10.

What is the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber?

a)

Soluble fiber is found only in fruits; insoluble fiber is found in grains.

b)

Soluble fiber dissolves in water; insoluble fiber does not.

c)

Both soluble and insoluble fiber dissolve in water.

d)

Insoluble fiber is more beneficial for digestion than soluble fiber.