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% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is sugar sweet in taste?

<p>It contains hydrogen bonds that lock into receptors (B)</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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