10 Questions
Which carbohydrate is referred to as 'blood sugar' and is an immediate energy source?
Glucose
What is the main carbohydrate found in milk, also known as milk sugar?
Lactose
Which disaccharide is composed of fructose and glucose linked together?
Sucrose
What type of bond links two glucose units in maltose?
α-1,4 glycosidic bond
Which polysaccharide serves as a form of energy storage in humans and is mainly stored in the liver and muscle cells?
Glycogen
What is the basic formula for carbohydrates?
CH2O
Which process do plants use to create glucose from carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight?
Photosynthesis
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?
Provide energy
Where does the body store excess carbohydrates if consumed more than needed for energy?
Liver
Which classification group do carbohydrates belong to based on the number of sugar units they contain?
Polymers
Learn about the basics of carbohydrates, including their composition and where they come from. Understand the formula for carbohydrates and how plants produce glucose through photosynthesis. Explore common carbohydrate-rich foods like fruits.
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