Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What molecules make up carbohydrates
A
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
2
Q
What is the general formula for carbohydrates
A
C H2 O
3
Q
What is the molecular ratio in all carbohydrates
A
1:2:1
4
Q
List the classifications of carbohydrates
A
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Oligosaccharides
Polysaccharides
5
Q
Example of monosaccharides
A
Glucose
Fructose
Galactose
6
Q
Example of disaccharides
A
Sucrose
Lactose
Maltose
7
Q
Example of polysaccharides
A
Starch
Fibre
Glycogen
8
Q
What is glycemic index
A
9
Q
What is classified as low
A
10
Q
Moderate
A
11
Q
High
A
12
Q
List enzymes involved in carb digestion + absorption
A
Salivary amylase
Pancreatic amylase
Maltese
Sucrase
Lactase
13
Q
Where is salivary amylase found
A
Mouth
14
Q
Where is pancreatic amylase found
A
Doudenum
15
Q
Slow ingesting carbs
A
Glucose
Sucrose
Maltose
Lactose
Maltodextrin
Amylopectin
