Carbohydrates Quiz

What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?

• protein

• monosaccharide

• disaccharide

• polysaccharide

Which type of carbohydrate is composed of a single sugar molecule?

• disaccharide

• oligosaccharide

• polysaccharide

• monosaccharide

What are the three main types of carbohydrates?

• proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids

• starch, cellulose, and glycogen

• monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides

• glucose, fructose, and sucrose

Which type of carbohydrate is formed by joining two sugar molecules together?

• monosaccharide

• polysaccharide

• oligosaccharide

• disaccharide

What is the term for carbohydrates that consist of many sugar molecules joined together?

• disaccharides

• oligosaccharides

• polysaccharides

• monosaccharides

What is the chemical formula for glucose?

• C3H6O3

• C6H6O6

• C6H12O6

• C12H24O12

Which type of carbohydrate is commonly known as starch?

• Fiber

• Simple carbohydrate

• Monosaccharide

• Complex carbohydrate

What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?

• Provide energy

• Build muscle

• Regulate body temperature

• Transport oxygen

Which type of carbohydrate is quickly digested and provides a rapid source of energy?

• Simple carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fiber

• Complex carbohydrates