6.2 Quiz: Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What is the major monosaccharide found in fruit?
A
fructose
2
Q
A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of
A
two monosaccharides.
3
Q
When galactose and glucose are bonded together, they form
A
milk sugar
4
Q
The term complex carbohydrates refers to
A
polysaccharides.
5
Q
What is the storage form of glucose in animals, found in the liver and skeletal muscle cells?
A
glycogen
6
Q
Which of the following enzymes, involved in breaking down carbohydrates (CHO), is found in the mouth?
A
salivary amylase
7
Q
Gluconeogenesis is
A
the synthesis of new glucose from protein.
8
Q
The preferred source of energy for the brain is
A
glucose
9
Q
The only non-plant source of carbohydrates are foods derived from
A
milk
