WorksheetsTypes of Carbohydrates
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are simple sugars also known as?
Proteins and lipids
Monosaccharides and disaccharides
Polysaccharides and oligosaccharides
Vitamins and minerals
Name a common disaccharide found in sugar.
maltose
glucose
sucrose
lactose
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
To store vitamins and minerals in the body.
The primary function of carbohydrates in the body is to provide energy.
To build muscle tissue.
To regulate body temperature.
Which carbohydrate is known as table sugar?
Sucrose
Glucose
Fructose
Lactose
What type of carbohydrate is starch classified as?
Fiber
Polysaccharide
Disaccharide
Monosaccharide
Name a polysaccharide that is found in plant cell walls.
Starch
Glycogen
Cellulose
Chitin
What is the main source of energy for the brain?
Oxygen
Proteins
Fatty acids
Glucose
Which sugar is found in milk?
Sucrose
Glucose
Lactose
Fructose
What type of carbohydrate is glycogen?
Monosaccharide
Polysaccharide
Oligosaccharide
Disaccharide
What is the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber?
Soluble fiber is found only in fruits; insoluble fiber is found in grains.
Soluble fiber dissolves in water; insoluble fiber does not.
Both soluble and insoluble fiber dissolve in water.
Insoluble fiber is more beneficial for digestion than soluble fiber.
