UE2 Flashcards
What are the main types of oses?
Glucose, fructose, and galactose
Which ose is commonly referred to as blood sugar?
Glucose
True or False: Fructose is commonly found in fruits.
True
Which ose is a constituent of lactose?
Galactose and Gluscose
Fill in the blank: Glucose is a ________ sugar.
Monosaccharide
What is the sweetest ose?
Fructose
Which ose is commonly found in dairy products?
Galactose
True or False: Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose.
True
What is the primary function of oses in the body?
Providing energy
Which ose is commonly used as a sweetener in food products?
Fructose
Fill in the blank: Glucose is the primary source of ________ for the body.
Energy
True or False: Oses are a type of carbohydrate.
True
What is the main function of fructose in the body?
Providing sweetness
Which ose is found in honey?
Fructose
True or False: Galactose is rarely found in nature.
False
What is the main role of galactose in the body?
Constituent of lactose
Which ose is commonly used in the food industry for its sweetening properties?
Fructose
True or False: Oses are essential for brain function.
True
What is the primary source of fructose in the diet?
Fruits
Fill in the blank: Galactose is a constituent of ________.
Lactose
True or False: Oses are a type of lipid.
False
What is the main source of galactose in the diet?
Dairy products
Bas-Haut-Bas
Glucose
Haut-haut-bas
Mannose
