Carbohydrates Revision

Which chemical elements are found in carbohydrates?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

• Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen

• Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

• Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Oxygen

What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?

• Regulating body temperature

• Main source of energy

• Assisting in blood clotting

• Building muscle mass

Which of these carbohydrates is known as simplest form of sugar?

• Disaccharide

• Oligosaccharide

• Monosaccharide

• Polysaccharide

What are some sources of complex carbohydrates?

• Whole grains, brown rice, and oats

• Meat and dairy products

• Biscuits, cookies and chocolates

• White bread, plain flour and sugar

Name the examples of monosaccharides.

• maltose

• cellulose

• fructose

• starch

Give the examples of a disaccharides.

• Fructose

• Maltose

• Sucrose

• Galactose

Define the term disaccharides.

• Simplest form of sugar

• Carbohydrates that made up of many monosaccharides

• Carbohydrates that made up of more than two monosaccharides

• Carbohydrates that made up of two monosaccharides

What is the difference between monosaccharides and polysaccharides?

• Monosaccharides are simplest form of sugar molecules, while polysaccharides are made up of many monosaccharides.

• Monosaccharides are more complex than polysaccharides.

• Polysaccharides are single sugar molecules, while monosaccharides are complex carbohydrates.

• Monosaccharides and polysaccharides have the same chemical structure.

Identify the effect of excessive intake of carbohydrates.

• Obesity

• Marasmus

• Kwashiorkor

• Night blindness

Name the examples of polysaccharide.

• Sucrose

• Fructose

• Galactose

• Cellulose