Carbohydrates Basics: Structure and Sources
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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?

  • Lactose (correct)
  • Sucrose
  • Glucose
  • Fructose
  • 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?

    <p>α-1,4 glycosidic bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which polysaccharide serves as a form of energy storage in humans and is mainly stored in the liver and muscle cells?

    <p>Glycogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic formula for carbohydrates?

    <p>CH2O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process do plants use to create glucose from carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight?

    <p>Photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?

    <p>Provide energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the body store excess carbohydrates if consumed more than needed for energy?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification group do carbohydrates belong to based on the number of sugar units they contain?

    <p>Polymers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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