Anticancer Effects of Bifidobacteria and Polysaccharides Quiz

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Which type of sugar is considered extrinsic and can contribute to dental caries and obesity?

Intrinsic sugars

Disaccharides

Extrinsic sugars (correct)

Monosaccharides

What is the common empirical formula for hexoses, which are simple sugars?

$C6H10O5$

$C6H12O6$ (correct)

$C10H16O8$

$C12H22O11$

What sugar, naturally found in fruits and honey, is the main sugar found in the blood of living animals?

Sucrose

Galactose

Maltose

Glucose (correct)

Which sugar is the sweetest among mono- and di-saccharides with a sweetness rating of 173 on the scale of 100 for sucrose?

Fructose Signup and view all the answers

Which sugar is better utilized as a source of energy by diabetic patients than glucose?

Fructose Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of oligosaccharides like raffinose and stachyose?

Pass into the colon without being absorbed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue that can arise from consuming beans due to raffinose and stachyose?

Diarrhea and bloating Signup and view all the answers

How do oligosaccharides like fructo-oligosaccharides help in the diet of adults?

Promote the proliferation of Bifidobacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacteria in the colon?

Produce lactate and gas Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a beneficial effect of oligosaccharides in the adult diet?

Increasing serum cholesterol levels Signup and view all the answers

What happens to oligosaccharides like raffinose and stachyose that are not broken down by intestinal enzymes?

They ferment in the colon by microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of soluble fiber in terms of its behavior in the intestinal tract?

Forms a gel, slows passage of food Signup and view all the answers

Which factor makes insoluble fiber equally beneficial for diabetics?

Delays glucose absorption Signup and view all the answers

How does soluble fiber contribute to reducing blood cholesterol levels?

Forms a gel in the intestine, binding bile acids Signup and view all the answers

Which physiological effect is associated with insoluble fiber's behavior in the digestive tract?

Slows starch hydrolysis Signup and view all the answers

Why is soluble fiber particularly beneficial for individuals with hypertension?

Delays glucose absorption, decreases insulin requirements Signup and view all the answers

What effect does excessive intake of dietary fiber have on mineral bioavailability?

Adverse effects on mineral bioavailability Signup and view all the answers

Which process does insoluble fiber contribute to in the digestive tract?

Assisting in passage of digestible materials Signup and view all the answers

Why is soluble fiber beneficial for individuals with diabetes?

Delays glucose absorption, reduces insulin requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of dietary fiber in the digestive tract regarding nutrient availability?

Decrease in nutrient bioavailability Signup and view all the answers

What effect does soluble fiber have on glucose absorption?

Delays glucose absorption, reduces plasma cholesterol concentration Signup and view all the answers