Questions and Answers
What are simple carbs?
What are monosaccharides?
Building blocks for all carbohydrates
What is glucose?
A basic simple sugar that circulates in the blood stream and serves as primary fuel for cells.
Where is fructose mainly found?
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What is galactose derived from?
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What are disaccharides?
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What is sucrose composed of?
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What is lactose made of?
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What is maltose derived from?
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What are polysaccharides?
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What is fiber?
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What role does carbohydrate metabolism play in the body?
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Study Notes
Types of Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates are categorized into three main classes: simple carbs, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
Simple Carbohydrates
- Simple carbs refer to simple sugars, which are quickly absorbed and provide rapid energy.
- Monosaccharides are the basic building blocks for all carbohydrates.
- Glucose is a primary simple sugar found in the bloodstream and serves as the main energy source for cells.
- Fructose, known for its presence in fruits, is the sweetest sugar and derives its name from honey.
- Galactose comes primarily from milk digestion and is part of lactose.
Disaccharides
- Disaccharides are formed from two monosaccharides, known as simple double sugars.
- Sucrose is a common disaccharide made of glucose and fructose; widely recognized as table sugar.
- Lactose consists of glucose and galactose and is the sugar inherent in milk.
- Maltose is composed of two glucose molecules and results from the breakdown of starch during digestion.
Polysaccharides
- Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates formed from many monosaccharide units.
- Fiber is a type of complex carbohydrate that humans cannot digest, providing dietary roughage and bulk.
Metabolism and Formation
- Carbohydrate metabolism refers to the body's utilization of carbohydrates as an energy source.
- Glycogenesis is the metabolic process that results in the formation of glycogen, the stored form of glucose in the body.
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Test your knowledge on the different types of carbohydrates, including simple carbohydrates, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. This quiz covers their definitions and examples, focusing on the roles of monosaccharides and various sugars like glucose, fructose, and sucrose.
