Chapter 4 Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Chapter 4  Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple-Choice Questions

1) Which of the following carbohydrates is the end product of photosynthesis?

1. A) glycogen
2. B) galactose
3. C) lactose
4. D) glucose

Answer:  D

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Skill:  Applied

2) Carbohydrates contain

1. A) carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous.
2. B) carbon, sulfur, and potassium.
3. C) carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
4. D) carbon, helium, and sodium.

Answer:  C

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Skill:  Factual

3) A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

1. A) two monosaccharides.
2. B) two polysaccharides.
3. C) one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide.
4. D) two oligosaccharides.

Answer:  A

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Skill:  Applied

4) What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?

1. A) glucose
2. B) fructose
3. C) galactose
4. D) glycogen

Answer:  A

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Skill:  Factual

5) Fructose is also known as

1. A) maltose.
2. B) levulose.
3. C) pectin.
4. D) sucralose.

Answer:  B

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Skill:  Applied

6) Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

1. A) sucrose
2. B) maltose
3. C) galactose
4. D) lactose

Answer:  C

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Skill:  Factual