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What is the composition of sucrose?
What is the composition of sucrose?
- β-D-glucose unit and a β-D-fructose unit
- β-D-glucose unit and a α-D-fructose unit
- α-D-glucose unit and a α-D-fructose unit
- α-D-glucose unit and a β-D-fructose unit (correct)
What are the major dietary carbohydrates?
What are the major dietary carbohydrates?
- Starch, sucrose, and lactose (correct)
- Cellulose, maltose, and lactose
- Fructose, sucrose, and maltose
- Glucose, fructose, and galactose
What is the storage form of carbohydrates in plants?
What is the storage form of carbohydrates in plants?
- Starch (correct)
- Glucose
- Sucrose
- Maltose
What is the major sugar found in milk?
What is the major sugar found in milk?
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Which enzyme acts on starch in the mouth during digestion?
Which enzyme acts on starch in the mouth during digestion?
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Which enzyme is responsible for converting sucrose to glucose and fructose?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting sucrose to glucose and fructose?
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What are the final products of the digestion of carbohydrates in the intestine?
What are the final products of the digestion of carbohydrates in the intestine?
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How is glucose primarily transported into the epithelial cells of the intestine?
How is glucose primarily transported into the epithelial cells of the intestine?
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Which enzyme cleaves the α-1,4 linkage of maltose, releasing two glucose residues?
Which enzyme cleaves the α-1,4 linkage of maltose, releasing two glucose residues?
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What happens to indigestible fibers in the intestine?
What happens to indigestible fibers in the intestine?
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