Carbohydrates

Question 1

Function of carbohydrates

Answer 1

Main energy source of the body

Question 2

Composition of carbohydrates

Answer 2

Molecules containing atoms of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio of 1:2:1 (Example: glucose

Question 3

3 types of carboyhdrates

Answer 3

Monosaccharide
Disaccharides
Polysaccharides

Question 4

Monosaccharide

Answer 4

made up of a single sugar molecule
(glucose and frucose).
-fruits, vegetables, honey

Question 5

Polysaccharides

Answer 5

Complex carbohydrate made up of many single sugars linked together (starch and cellulose)

Question 6

Disaccharides

Answer 6

Made up of 2 sugar molecules joined together (sugar and lactose)
-sugars, milk

Question 7

Healthy Carbohydrates

Answer 7

-includes vegetables, fruits, potatoes and grains

Question 8

How are carbohydrates stored

Answer 8

• in the liver and muscle tissues in the form of glycogen

- if the glycogen storage is full, excess carbohydrates can be converted to lipids to be stored a body fat