Types of Carbohydrates Quiz

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What are simple carbs?

  • Fiber
  • Simple sugars (correct)
  • Polysaccharides
  • Complex carbohydrates

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?

<p>In fruits</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is galactose derived from?

<p>The digestion of milk, sugar or lactose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are disaccharides?

<p>Simple double sugars</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sucrose composed of?

<p>Glucose and fructose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is lactose made of?

<p>Glucose and galactose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is maltose derived from?

<p>The digestive breakdown of starch</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are polysaccharides?

<p>Complex carbohydrates composed of many single sugar units</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is fiber?

<p>Complex carbohydrates that cannot be digested by humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does carbohydrate metabolism play in the body?

<p>It is the body's source of energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is glycogenesis?

<p>The process of glycogen formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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