Carbohydrate Quiz

What is the chemical formula pattern for carbohydrates?

• CH₂O
• CH₄O
• CH₂O × n
• C₆H₁₂O₆

Carbohydrates are organic compounds made of which three elements?

• Carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen
• Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
• Carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen
• Hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen

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How many calories per gram do carbohydrates contain in our diet?

• 2 calories per gram
• 4 calories per gram
• 7 calories per gram
• 9 calories per gram

What is another name for carbohydrates?

• Lipids
• Proteins
• Saccharides
• Nucleotides

Which monosaccharide is the main source of energy for cells?

• Fructose
• Galactose
• Sucrose
• Glucose

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What is the molecular formula shared by glucose, fructose, and galactose?

• C₅H₁₀O₅
• C₆H₁₂O₆
• C₇H₁₄O₇
• C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

Which monosaccharide is commonly found in fruits?

• Glucose
• Fructose
• Galactose
• Ribose

What type of carbohydrate is table sugar (sucrose)?

• Monosaccharide
• Disaccharide
• Polysaccharide
• Oligosaccharide

Which disaccharide is made of glucose + fructose?

• Lactose
• Maltose
• Sucrose
• Cellulose

What is the milk sugar called?

• Sucrose
• Lactose
• Maltose
• Glucose