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Which of the following is true about the chief carbohydrates in our food?
Which of the following is true about the chief carbohydrates in our food?
- They are primarily composed of sucrose and lactose
- They are all hydrolyzed to monosaccharides before intestinal absorption (correct)
- They consist of glucose, galactose, and fructose
- They are not involved in the process of hydrolysis
What is the primary function of the family of glycosidases mentioned in the text?
What is the primary function of the family of glycosidases mentioned in the text?
- Creating a protective barrier around carbohydrates
- Breaking down carbohydrates into their monosaccharide components (correct)
- Catalyzing the polymerization of carbohydrates
- Facilitating the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestines
What percentage of our foods are carbohydrates?
What percentage of our foods are carbohydrates?
- Less than 40%
- More than 60% (correct)
- Exactly 70%
- About 50%
