Classification Flashcards
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
c) Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Simple carbohydrates are also known as:
a) Monosaccharides
b) Polysaccharides
c) Oligosaccharides
d) Disaccharides
a) Monosaccharides
Which of the following is a monosaccharide?
a) Lactose
b) Sucrose
c) Glucose
d) Maltose
c) Glucose
Disaccharides are formed by the combination of two:
a) Monosaccharides
b) Polysaccharides
c) Oligosaccharides
d) Fatty acids
a) Monosaccharides
The disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose is:
a) Lactose
b) Sucrose
c) Maltose
d) Starch
b) Sucrose
Complex carbohydrates are also called:
a) Simple sugars
b) Sugar alcohols
c) Fiber
d) Polysaccharides
d) Polysaccharides
Starch and glycogen are examples of:
a) Monosaccharides
b) Disaccharides
c) Oligosaccharides
d) Polysaccharides
d) Polysaccharides
Cellulose is a type of carbohydrate that is primarily found in:
a) Animal tissues
b) Fruits
c) Plant cell walls
d) Dairy products
c) Plant cell walls
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
c) Regulating blood pressure
Which complex carbohydrate is used as a storage form of energy in plants?
a) Cellulose
b) Glycogen
c) Starch
d) Fructose
c) Starch
Which type of carbohydrate cannot be digested by humans but is important for digestive health?
a) Starch
b) Fiber
c) Lactose
d) Glucose
b) Fiber
The main source of energy for the brain comes from:
a) Protein
b) Fats
c) Fiber
d) Glucose
d) Glucose
Which carbohydrate classification is often used as a sweetener in sugar-free products?
a) Oligosaccharides
b) Polysaccharides
c) Sugar alcohols
d) Monosaccharides
c) Sugar alcohols
Which carbohydrate classification is commonly found in dairy products like milk and yogurt?
a) Starch
b) Cellulose
c) Lactose
d) Sucrose
c) Lactose
The process of breaking down complex carbohydrates into simpler forms for absorption is known as:
a) Fermentation
b) Photosynthesis
c) Digestion
d) Oxidation
c) Digestion
Which of the following is an example of a sugar alcohol?
a) Glucose
b) Maltose
c) Xylitol
d) Sucrose
c) Xylitol
Which hormone helps regulate blood sugar levels by promoting the uptake of glucose into cells?
a) Insulin
b) Glucagon
c) Estrogen
d) Testosterone
a) Insulin
Galactose is a monosaccharide commonly found in:
a) Milk and dairy products
b) Fruits
c) Grains
d) Leafy vegetables
a) Milk and dairy products
Which carbohydrate classification is non-digestible and adds bulk to the diet?
a) Simple sugars
b) Complex sugars
c) Fiber
d) Sugar alcohols
c) Fiber
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
c) Ketogenic diet
