Classification

Question 1

Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of which three elements?
a) Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen
b) Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur
c) Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
d) Carbon, Helium, Oxygen

Answer 1

c) Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

Question 2

Simple carbohydrates are also known as:
a) Monosaccharides
b) Polysaccharides
c) Oligosaccharides
d) Disaccharides

Answer 2

a) Monosaccharides

Question 3

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?
a) Lactose
b) Sucrose
c) Glucose
d) Maltose

Answer 3

c) Glucose

Question 4

Disaccharides are formed by the combination of two:
a) Monosaccharides
b) Polysaccharides
c) Oligosaccharides
d) Fatty acids

Answer 4

a) Monosaccharides

Question 5

The disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose is:
a) Lactose
b) Sucrose
c) Maltose
d) Starch

Answer 5

b) Sucrose

Question 6

Complex carbohydrates are also called:
a) Simple sugars
b) Sugar alcohols
c) Fiber
d) Polysaccharides

Answer 6

d) Polysaccharides

Question 7

Starch and glycogen are examples of:
a) Monosaccharides
b) Disaccharides
c) Oligosaccharides
d) Polysaccharides

Answer 7

d) Polysaccharides

Question 8

Cellulose is a type of carbohydrate that is primarily found in:
a) Animal tissues
b) Fruits
c) Plant cell walls
d) Dairy products

Answer 8

c) Plant cell walls

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates in the body?
a) Providing energy
b) Supporting cell structure
c) Regulating blood pressure
d) Aiding in digestion

Answer 9

c) Regulating blood pressure

Question 10

Which complex carbohydrate is used as a storage form of energy in plants?
a) Cellulose
b) Glycogen
c) Starch
d) Fructose

Answer 10

c) Starch

Question 11

Which type of carbohydrate cannot be digested by humans but is important for digestive health?
a) Starch
b) Fiber
c) Lactose
d) Glucose

Answer 11

b) Fiber

Question 12

The main source of energy for the brain comes from:
a) Protein
b) Fats
c) Fiber
d) Glucose

Answer 12

d) Glucose

Question 13

Which carbohydrate classification is often used as a sweetener in sugar-free products?
a) Oligosaccharides
b) Polysaccharides
c) Sugar alcohols
d) Monosaccharides

Answer 13

c) Sugar alcohols

Question 14

Which carbohydrate classification is commonly found in dairy products like milk and yogurt?
a) Starch
b) Cellulose
c) Lactose
d) Sucrose

Answer 14

c) Lactose

Question 15

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

Answer 15

c) Digestion

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a sugar alcohol?
a) Glucose
b) Maltose
c) Xylitol
d) Sucrose

Answer 16

c) Xylitol

Question 17

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

Answer 17

a) Insulin

Question 18

Galactose is a monosaccharide commonly found in:
a) Milk and dairy products
b) Fruits
c) Grains
d) Leafy vegetables

Answer 18

a) Milk and dairy products

Question 19

Which carbohydrate classification is non-digestible and adds bulk to the diet?
a) Simple sugars
b) Complex sugars
c) Fiber
d) Sugar alcohols

Answer 19

c) Fiber

Question 20

A diet that severely restricts carbohydrate intake and encourages the body to enter a state of ketosis is known as:
a) Mediterranean diet
b) Low-fat diet
c) Ketogenic diet
d) Vegan diet

Answer 20

c) Ketogenic diet