15 Questions
Carbohydrates can only be present as isolated molecules and cannot be physically associated or chemically bound to other molecules
False
All carbohydrates are digestible by humans and provide an important source of energy
False
Indigestible carbohydrates are not a part of the group of substances known as dietary fiber
False
Molecules in which carbohydrates are covalently attached to proteins are known as glycoproteins, while those in which carbohydrates are covalently attached to lipids are known as glycolipids
True
Carbohydrates do not contribute to the sweetness, appearance, and textural characteristics of foods
False
Which of the following is not a classification of individual carbohydrate molecules?
Disaccharides
What is the term for the group of substances that includes indigestible carbohydrates and lignin?
Dietary fiber
What are molecules in which carbohydrates are covalently attached to proteins known as?
Glycoproteins
Which characteristic do carbohydrates contribute to in foods?
Color
What is the term for molecules in which carbohydrates are covalently attached to lipids?
Glycolipids
Which type of carbohydrates form part of a group of substances known as dietary fiber?
Lignin
What are molecules in which carbohydrates are covalently attached to proteins known as?
Glycoproteins
What role do carbohydrates play in foods?
They contribute to the sweetness, appearance, and textural characteristics of foods
What are the reasons for the determination of standards of identity for foods?
To ensure foods have compositions conforming to government regulations
What category of carbohydrates provides an important source of energy as they are digestible by humans?
Polysaccharides
Test your knowledge of carbohydrates with this quiz! Learn about the different types of carbohydrates, their digestion, and their classification based on the number of monomers. Challenge yourself with questions about monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides.
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