lecture 6

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What is the main storage form of carbohydrates in animals?

Sucrose

Glycogen (correct)

Maltose

Starch

Which polysaccharide has a linear structure and consists of glucose molecules connected through a(1-4) glycosidic bonds?

Stachyose

Glycogen

Amylose (correct)

Amylopectin

Which compound is responsible for the sweet taste of sugars and requires specific metabolism in the liver due to its structure?

Sucrose

Fructose (correct)

Glucose

Lactose

What type of starch allows more molecules to be packed in a tighter space and has branching out with glucose linked through a(1-6) glycosidic bonds?

Amylopectin Signup and view all the answers

What type of polysaccharide cannot be broken down by enzymes and is considered good food for bacteria?

Raffinose Signup and view all the answers

Which monosaccharide is most plentiful in nature and is accepted by cells for energy?

Glucose Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is formed by two monosaccharides attached by glycosidic bonds and is a major energy-supplying nutrient in the diet?

Sucrose Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond connects glucose molecules in amylopectin, allowing branching out and tighter packing of molecules?

Alpha (α) glycosidic bond Signup and view all the answers

In which compound does hydrolysis occur during digestion, causing a disaccharide to split into two monosaccharides?

Sucrose Signup and view all the answers

In which location does the liver transform fructose and galactose into glucose due to their specific metabolism?

Liver transform fructose into glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason that vegetarians may have to poop more than carnivores?

They do not absorb all the protein from plant-based foods Signup and view all the answers

What gives waste the bad smell in feces?

Indoles, skatole, mercaptans, and hydrogen sulfide Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of probiotics in the gut?

Support immune function and weight control Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of prebiotics in the gut?

Feed beneficial bacteria in the gut Signup and view all the answers

Which component provides color to poop?

Bilirubin metabolites such as stercobilin and urobilin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for vegetarians having to excrete more undigested material?

They do not absorb all the protein from plant-based foods Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of short-chain fatty acids in the gut?

Prevent cancer cells from proliferating Signup and view all the answers

What are probiotics?

Good bacteria that promote gut health Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of prebiotics?

To feed beneficial bacteria in the gut Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for giving waste its bad smell?

Indoles and skatole Signup and view all the answers