Carbohydrates and Its Types Quiz

What are carbohydrates mainly used for in the body?

• Building cell walls

• Making amino acids

• Producing nectar in flowers

• Providing energy

Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

• Maltose

What is the chemical formula for glucose?

• C12H22O11

• C6H12O6

• C6H12O6

• C12H22O11

Which type of carbohydrate is formed by the combination of two simple sugars?

• Monosaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• Chitin

What type of reaction breaks down a disaccharide into monosaccharides?

• Reduction

• Condensation

• Hydrolysis

• Oxidation