The Sweet Science of Sugar
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Which of the following best describes the general term for monosaccharides and disaccharides in crystalline form?

  • Complex sugars
  • Simple sugars (correct)
  • Starches
  • Artificial sweeteners

    • What is the approximate amount of energy provided by 1 gram of sugar?

  • 3 calories
  • 4 calories (correct)
  • 1 calorie
  • 2 calories

    • Where is most of the sugar extracted from?

  • Wheat
  • Vegetables
  • Fruits
  • Sugar cane (correct)

    • What percentage of carbohydrates does sugar contain?

    <p>99.9%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is sugar sweet in taste?

    <p>It contains hydrogen bonds that lock into receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemical classification of sugar?

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

    What is the common name for sucrose?

    <p>table sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many grams of carbohydrate are in 1 teaspoon of sugar?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of carbohydrates does sugar contain?

    <p>99.9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does sugar provide energy?

    <p>in the form of carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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