carbohydrates intro

Question 1

What are the three main elements that make up carbohydrates?
a) Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
b) Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen
c) Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
d) Carbon, Oxygen, Sodium

Answer 1

a) Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

Question 2

Carbohydrates are one of the primary sources of energy for the human body. Which molecule is commonly broken down to release energy?
a) Starch
b) Glucose
c) Protein
d) Lipid

Answer 2

b) Glucose

Question 3

Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?
a) Cellulose
b) Glycogen
c) Sucrose
d) Amylose

Answer 3

c) Sucrose

Question 4

Complex carbohydrates are made up of multiple sugar molecules bonded together. What are these individual sugar units called?
a) Monosaccharides
b) Disaccharides
c) Polysaccharides
d) Oligosaccharides

Answer 4

a) Monosaccharides

Question 5

What is the primary function of dietary fiber, a type of carbohydrate?
a) Provide quick energy
b) Support muscle growth
c) Aid in digestion and bowel movements
d) Store energy in the liver

Answer 5

c) Aid in digestion and bowel movements

Question 6

Which carbohydrate is commonly found in milk and dairy products?
a) Sucrose
b) Lactose
c) Maltose
d) Fructose

Answer 6

b) Lactose

Question 7

What is the storage form of glucose in animals, primarily stored in the liver and muscles?
a) Cellulose
b) Starch
c) Glycogen
d) Fructose

Answer 7

c) Glycogen

Question 8

Which of the following foods is a good source of complex carbohydrates?
a) Candy
b) White bread
c) Brown rice
d) Soda

Answer 8

c) Brown rice

Question 9

The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy and store it as carbohydrates is called:
a) Respiration
b) Photosynthesis
c) Fermentation
d) Oxidation

Answer 9

b) Photosynthesis

Question 10

Which carbohydrate is known as blood sugar and is an important energy source for the brain?
a) Glucose
b) Fructose
c) Galactose
d) Maltose

Answer 10

a) Glucose

Question 11

Which carbohydrate is found in the cell walls of plants and provides structural support?
a) Starch
b) Glycogen
c) Lactose
d) Cellulose

Answer 11

d) Cellulose

Question 12

Which type of carbohydrate is found in honey and fruits?
a) Glucose
b) Maltose
c) Sucrose
d) Lactose

Answer 12

c) Sucrose

Question 13

The process of breaking down complex carbohydrates into simpler forms for absorption is called:
a) Fermentation
b) Photosynthesis
c) Digestion
d) Oxidation

Answer 13

c) Digestion

Question 14

What is the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates for an average adult based on a typical diet?
a) 10-20 grams
b) 50-100 grams
c) 200-300 grams
d) 500-700 grams

Answer 14

c) 200-300 grams

Question 15

Which carbohydrate is commonly used as a sweetener and is much sweeter than sucrose?
a) Lactose
b) Maltose
c) Xylitol
d) Fructose

Answer 15

d) Fructose

Question 16

Carbohydrates are classified into three main categories. Which of the following is NOT one of these categories?
a) Simple sugars
b) Complex sugars
c) Fiber
d) Sugar alcohols

Answer 16

b) Complex sugars

Question 17

What happens to excess glucose in the body that is not immediately needed for energy?
a) It is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles
b) It is converted to amino acids
c) It is excreted through sweat
d) It is converted to fat and stored in adipose tissue

Answer 17

a) It is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles

Question 18

Which carbohydrate is commonly used in cooking and baking as a thickening agent?
a) Cellulose
b) Starch
c) Glycogen
d) Xylitol

Answer 18

b) Starch

Question 19

Which hormone helps regulate blood sugar levels by promoting the uptake of glucose into cells?
a) Insulin
b) Glucagon
c) Estrogen
d) Testosterone

Answer 19

a) Insulin

Question 20

What is the term for a diet that severely restricts carbohydrate intake, often used for weight loss or managing certain health conditions?
a) Ketogenic diet
b) Vegetarian diet
c) Mediterranean diet
d) High-protein diet

Answer 20

a) Ketogenic diet