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What is the primary focus of food science?
What is the primary focus of food science?
- The preparation and storage of food
- The composition and properties of food and the chemical changes it undergoes (correct)
- The production and distribution of food
- The evaluation and utilization of food
What is the role of food chemists in the food industry?
What is the role of food chemists in the food industry?
- To only distribute and store food products
- To only process and prepare food products
- To grow plants and raise animals for food
- To work with plants and animals that have been harvested or slaughtered for food (correct)
What are carbohydrates typically found in?
What are carbohydrates typically found in?
- Only plant-based foods
- Only sugary foods and drinks
- Only animal products
- Fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals, and milk products (correct)
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
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What is the empirical formula of carbohydrates?
What is the empirical formula of carbohydrates?
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Why are carbohydrates called 'hydrates of carbon'?
Why are carbohydrates called 'hydrates of carbon'?
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What is the main role of monosaccharides in digestion and metabolism?
What is the main role of monosaccharides in digestion and metabolism?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of simple carbohydrates?
Which of the following is a characteristic of simple carbohydrates?
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What is the function of fructose in plants?
What is the function of fructose in plants?
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Which of the following is a dietary source of galactose?
Which of the following is a dietary source of galactose?
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What is the chemical formula of monosaccharides?
What is the chemical formula of monosaccharides?
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What is the role of glucose in the human body?
What is the role of glucose in the human body?
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