Carbohydrates

Which of these elements make up a carbohydrate molecule? (hint: there are three elements)

• carbon

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• hydrogen

maltose is broken down by maltase into ________________ and glucose

sucrase breaks down sucrose into glucose and ___________________

Lactose is broken down by lactase into glucose and _________________

• glucose

• galactose

• maltose

• sucrose

Which of the following are healthier sources of carbohydrates? (select three answers)

• white bread

• wholewheat pasta

• sweet potato

• apple

• biscuits

The main function of carbohydrate is to provide the body with __________________ .

Monosaccharides dissolve easily in water to form colourless, sweet solutions. Some examples are glucose, fructose and galactose

• True

• False

Disaccharides such as sucrose, maltose and lactose are white crystalline solids which are sweet and water-soluble.

• True

• False

Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates which are made up of many monosaccharide molecules.

• True

• False

Which of the following are examples of starch? (Choose three)

• rice

• apple

• oats

• yam

• lettuce