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