Chapter 2 – Carbohydrates

Chapter 2 – Carbohydrates

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

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Multiple Choice

a      K     34                   1.     The main function of carbohydrates in the body is to:

1. furnish the body with energy.
2. provide material for synthesizing cell walls.
3. synthesize fat.
4. insulate the body to prevent heat loss.

c      K     34                   2.     Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?

1. starch
2. glycogen
3. sucrose
4. some fibers

a      K     34                   3.     The _____ are the basic units of all carbohydrates.

1. monosaccharides
2. disaccharides
3. polysaccharides
4. sucrose molecules

e      K     34-35             4.     Three monosaccharides important in nutrition are:

1. glucose, lactose, and fructose.
2. fructose, glucose, and sucrose.
3. maltose, fructose, and lactose.
4. galactose, sucrose, and lactose.
5. fructose, glucose, and galactose.

d      K     34                   5.     The primary source of energy for the brain and nervous system under normal conditions is:

1. sucrose.
2. amino acids.
3. fructose.
4. glucose.
5. fatty acids.

b      K     35                   6.     The hormone that moves glucose from the blood into the cells is:

1. glucagon.
2. insulin.
3. testosterone.
4. sucrose.

d      K     35                   7.     Which of the following does not come exclusively from plants?

1. glucose
2. maltose
3. fructose
4. galactose

a      K     35                   8.     Fructose is:

1. the sweetest of the sugars.
2. known as milk sugar.
3. abundant in whole grains.
4. also known as dextrose.

d      K     35                   9.     Fructose occurs naturally in:

1. bread.
2. milk.
3. meats.
4. fruits.