3 Questions
What is the primary use of starch in the food industry?
To be converted into dextrose and glucose syrups
Which industries use starch as a raw material?
Textile, paper, and food
Which of the following is a use of sugar besides food production?
Fuel for vehicles
Study Notes
- Sugar and starch are important carbohydrates found in plants.
- Sugar is primarily used in food production.
- Sugar is consumed in its crude form in some areas like India.
- Sugar is used to produce other chemicals and as a substrate for fermentation.
- Starch is used in textile, paper, and food industries.
- Starch is converted to dextrose and glucose syrups for food industry use.
- Enzymatic conversion of glucose to fructose is used to develop sugar from starch.
- Sizable industries have resulted from growing plants and extracting carbohydrates.
- Sugar-producing plant juice is also used for fermentation.
- Flours that are primarily starch are also used as food.
Test your knowledge of carbohydrates with this quiz! From sugar to starch, this quiz covers the basics of carbohydrates found in plants. Learn about the various uses of sugar and starch in food production, textile manufacturing, paper production, and fermentation. Discover how enzymes can convert glucose to fructose and explore the industries that have developed around growing plants and extracting carbohydrates. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about these important components of our diet and industries.
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