Carbohydrates Quiz

What is the function of carbohydrates in the body?

• To regulate hormones

• To store fat

• Providing main source of energy

• To build muscle

Which of these are the chemical elements of carbohydrates?

• Glucose, fructose, galactose

• Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

• Maltose, Lactose, Sucrose

• Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

Define disaccharides.

• Made up of many monosaccharide molecules

• Simplest form of sugar

• Made up of two monosaccharides molecules

• Contain all essential amino acids

Which of these are the examples of monosaccharides?

• Glucose, fructose, galactose

• Maltose, Lactose, Sucrose

• Pectin, Cellulose, Starch, Glycogen

• Dextrin

Define monosaccharides.

• Made up of many monosaccharides molecules

• Simplest form of sugar

• Made up of two monosaccharides molecules

When sugar is heated, it will melt, become sticky and turns brown. Name this effect of heat.

• Gelation

• Gelatinisation

• Dextrinisation

• Caramelisation

When starch is heated in water, the starch will swell and rupture. Name this effect of heat.

• Gelation

• Gelatinisation

• Dextrinisation

• Caramelisation

Name the health problem due to high intake of carbohydrates.

• Marasmus

• Kwashiorkor

• Obesity

• Beriberi