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Which carbohydrate is referred to as 'blood sugar' and is an immediate energy source?
Which carbohydrate is referred to as 'blood sugar' and is an immediate energy source?
- Galactose
- Fructose
- Ribose
- Glucose (correct)
What is the main carbohydrate found in milk, also known as milk sugar?
What is the main carbohydrate found in milk, also known as milk sugar?
- Lactose (correct)
- Sucrose
- Glucose
- Fructose
Which disaccharide is composed of fructose and glucose linked together?
Which disaccharide is composed of fructose and glucose linked together?
- Sucrose (correct)
- Galactose
- Lactose
- Maltose
What type of bond links two glucose units in maltose?
What type of bond links two glucose units in maltose?
Which polysaccharide serves as a form of energy storage in humans and is mainly stored in the liver and muscle cells?
Which polysaccharide serves as a form of energy storage in humans and is mainly stored in the liver and muscle cells?
What is the basic formula for carbohydrates?
What is the basic formula for carbohydrates?
Which process do plants use to create glucose from carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight?
Which process do plants use to create glucose from carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight?
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?
Where does the body store excess carbohydrates if consumed more than needed for energy?
Where does the body store excess carbohydrates if consumed more than needed for energy?
Which classification group do carbohydrates belong to based on the number of sugar units they contain?
Which classification group do carbohydrates belong to based on the number of sugar units they contain?
