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Which type of sugar is considered extrinsic and can contribute to dental caries and obesity?
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?
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?
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?
Which sugar is the sweetest among mono- and di-saccharides with a sweetness rating of 173 on the scale of 100 for sucrose?
Which sugar is better utilized as a source of energy by diabetic patients than glucose?
Which sugar is better utilized as a source of energy by diabetic patients than glucose?
Which of the following is a characteristic of oligosaccharides like raffinose and stachyose?
Which of the following is a characteristic of oligosaccharides like raffinose and stachyose?
What is the main issue that can arise from consuming beans due to raffinose and stachyose?
What is the main issue that can arise from consuming beans due to raffinose and stachyose?
How do oligosaccharides like fructo-oligosaccharides help in the diet of adults?
How do oligosaccharides like fructo-oligosaccharides help in the diet of adults?
What is the role of beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacteria in the colon?
What is the role of beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacteria in the colon?
Which of the following is NOT a beneficial effect of oligosaccharides in the adult diet?
Which of the following is NOT a beneficial effect of oligosaccharides in the adult diet?
What happens to oligosaccharides like raffinose and stachyose that are not broken down by intestinal enzymes?
What happens to oligosaccharides like raffinose and stachyose that are not broken down by intestinal enzymes?
What is the main characteristic of soluble fiber in terms of its behavior in the intestinal tract?
What is the main characteristic of soluble fiber in terms of its behavior in the intestinal tract?
Which factor makes insoluble fiber equally beneficial for diabetics?
Which factor makes insoluble fiber equally beneficial for diabetics?
How does soluble fiber contribute to reducing blood cholesterol levels?
How does soluble fiber contribute to reducing blood cholesterol levels?
Which physiological effect is associated with insoluble fiber's behavior in the digestive tract?
Which physiological effect is associated with insoluble fiber's behavior in the digestive tract?
Why is soluble fiber particularly beneficial for individuals with hypertension?
Why is soluble fiber particularly beneficial for individuals with hypertension?
What effect does excessive intake of dietary fiber have on mineral bioavailability?
What effect does excessive intake of dietary fiber have on mineral bioavailability?
Which process does insoluble fiber contribute to in the digestive tract?
Which process does insoluble fiber contribute to in the digestive tract?
Why is soluble fiber beneficial for individuals with diabetes?
Why is soluble fiber beneficial for individuals with diabetes?
What is the main effect of dietary fiber in the digestive tract regarding nutrient availability?
What is the main effect of dietary fiber in the digestive tract regarding nutrient availability?
What effect does soluble fiber have on glucose absorption?
What effect does soluble fiber have on glucose absorption?
