Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
what are main functions of a carbohydrate
A
Circulated to working tissues for energy, converted from glucose to glycogen in the liver until reaching maximum storage capacity
2
Q
2 categories of carbohydrates
A
simple and complex
3
Q
name 3 disaccharide simple carbohydrates
A
Maltose, sucrose, lactose
4
Q
name 3 simple monosacchride carbohydrates
A
Glucose, fructose, galactose
5
Q
what is a nutritive sweetener
A
Substances that sweeten and contribute energy to food
6
Q
define complex carbohydrates
A
have three or more monosaccharides bonded together
7
Q
example of complex carbohydrates
A
polysaccharides
